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In October 1914, he assumed command of the {{UK-Europa|f=t}}.{{MackieRNW}} | In October 1914, he assumed command of the {{UK-Europa|f=t}}.{{MackieRNW}} | ||
He was appointed command of the monitor [[H.M.S. Earl of Peterborough (1915)|''Earl of Peterborough'']]. | He was appointed in command of the monitor [[H.M.S. Earl of Peterborough (1915)|''Earl of Peterborough'']]. | ||
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Somerville died at Malmaison, Castle Townshend, County Cork, on 16 November, 1950 after a short illness at the age of seventy-seven. His funeral took place on 18 November. | Somerville died at Malmaison, Castle Townshend, County Cork, on 16 November, 1950 after a short illness at the age of seventy-seven. His funeral took place on 18 November. | ||
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Revision as of 18:29, 13 May 2014
Vice-Admiral Hugh Gaultier-Coghill Somerville, C.B., D.S.O. (10 July, 1873 – 16 November, 1950) was an officer of the Royal Navy during the First World War.
Life
In October 1914, he assumed command of the first class protected cruiser Europa.[1]
He was appointed in command of the monitor Earl of Peterborough.
And Then
Somerville died at Malmaison, Castle Townshend, County Cork, on 16 November, 1950 after a short illness at the age of seventy-seven. His funeral took place on 18 November.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/43
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| Preceded by Gerald W. Vivian |
Captain of H.M.S. Europa Oct, 1914 – ? |
Succeeded by John E. Drummond |
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Earl of Peterborough 28 Jun, 1915 – ? |
Succeeded by ? |
Footnotes
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
