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==Life & Career== | ==Life & Career== | ||
Jerram was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} with seniority of 1 January, 1881.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/24922/pages/74 no. 24992. p. 74.] 7 January, 1881.</ref> | Jerram was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} with seniority of 1 January, 1881.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/24922/pages/74 no. 24992. p. 74.] 7 January, 1881.</ref> | ||
Jerram was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 1 January, 1894.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/26471/pages/7581 no. 26471. p. 7581.] 29 December, 1893.</ref> | Jerram was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 1 January, 1894.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/26471/pages/7581 no. 26471. p. 7581.] 29 December, 1893.</ref> | ||
Jerram was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 1 January, 1899.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27040/pages/84 no. 27040. p. 84.] 6 January, 1899.</ref> | Jerram was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 1 January, 1899.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27040/pages/84 no. 27040. p. 84.] 6 January, 1899.</ref> | ||
==Flag Rank== | ==Flag Rank== | ||
Jerram was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 30 June, 1908, vice [[Louis Alexander Mountbatten, First Marquess of Milford Haven|Battenberg]].<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28156/pages/4940 no. 28156. p. 4940.] 7 July, 1908.</ref> | Jerram was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 30 June, 1908, vice [[Louis Alexander Mountbatten, First Marquess of Milford Haven|Battenberg]].<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28156/pages/4940 no. 28156. p. 4940.] 7 July, 1908.</ref> | ||
He was appointed an Ordinary Member of the Third Class, or Companion, in the Civil Division of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (C.B.) on 21 September, 1912.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28648/pages/7107 no. 28648. p. 7107.] 27 September, 1912.</ref> | He was appointed an Ordinary Member of the Third Class, or Companion, in the Civil Division of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (C.B.) on 21 September, 1912.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28648/pages/7107 no. 28648. p. 7107.] 27 September, 1912.</ref> | ||
Jerram and his wife left Liverpool in the liner ''Empress of Britain'' in late January, 1913, accompanied by his Flag Lieutenant, [[Hector Boyes]], and his Secretary [[Charles Edward Lynes]]. They disembarked at Halifax and travelled by train to Vancouver and took another Canadian Pacific Liner to Hong Kong, stopping at Victoria, B.C., Yokohama and Shanghai. His appointment as Commander-in-Chief on the China Station, with the acting rank of {{ViceRN}}, was dated 25 January, 1913.<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Saturday, 25 January, 1913. Issue '''40118''', col G, p. 5.</ref> | Jerram and his wife left Liverpool in the liner ''Empress of Britain'' in late January, 1913, accompanied by his Flag Lieutenant, [[Hector Boyes]], and his Secretary [[Charles Edward Lynes]]. They disembarked at Halifax and travelled by train to Vancouver and took another Canadian Pacific Liner to Hong Kong, stopping at Victoria, B.C., Yokohama and Shanghai. His appointment as Commander-in-Chief on the China Station, with the acting rank of {{ViceRN}}, was dated 25 January, 1913.<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Saturday, 25 January, 1913. Issue '''40118''', col G, p. 5.</ref> | ||
He was confirmed in the rank of Vice-Admiral on 4 June, 1913.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28726/pages/3992 no. 28726. p. 3992.] 6 June, 1913.</ref> | He was confirmed in the rank of Vice-Admiral on 4 June, 1913.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28726/pages/3992 no. 28726. p. 3992.] 6 June, 1913.</ref> | ||
On 1 January, 1914, he was appointed an Ordinary Member of the Second Class, or Knight Commander, in the Military Division of the Order of the Bath (K.C.B.).<ref>''Edinburgh Gazette'': [http://www.edinburgh-gazette.co.uk/issues/12630/pages/7 no. 12630. p. 7.] 2 January, 1914.</ref> | On 1 January, 1914, he was appointed an Ordinary Member of the Second Class, or Knight Commander, in the Military Division of the Order of the Bath (K.C.B.).<ref>''Edinburgh Gazette'': [http://www.edinburgh-gazette.co.uk/issues/12630/pages/7 no. 12630. p. 7.] 2 January, 1914.</ref> | ||
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After the battle, the battle cruisers visited Scapa Flow, and, according to Sir Shane Leslie, at a concert held on ''King George V'' "Beatty markedly cut Jerram dead … His bitterness was reserved for Admiral Jerram … Jerram remained in the line [of battle]. This Beatty never forgave."<ref>Leslie Papers. Churchill College, Cambridge. SLGF 12/1.</ref> | After the battle, the battle cruisers visited Scapa Flow, and, according to Sir Shane Leslie, at a concert held on ''King George V'' "Beatty markedly cut Jerram dead … His bitterness was reserved for Admiral Jerram … Jerram remained in the line [of battle]. This Beatty never forgave."<ref>Leslie Papers. Churchill College, Cambridge. SLGF 12/1.</ref> | ||
On 15 September he was appointed an Additional Member of the Second Class, or Knight Commander, in the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George (K.C.M.G.) for his services at Jutland, dated 31 May.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/29751/supplements/9071 (Supplement) no. 29751. p. 9071.] 15 September, 1916.</ref> | On 15 September he was appointed an Additional Member of the Second Class, or Knight Commander, in the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George (K.C.M.G.) for his services at Jutland, dated 31 May.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/29751/supplements/9071 (Supplement) no. 29751. p. 9071.] 15 September, 1916.</ref> | ||
==Post-Grand Fleet== | ==Post-Grand Fleet== | ||
Jerram was promoted to the rank of {{AdmRN}} on 10 April, 1917, vice [[Charles Henry Coke|Coke]].<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/30017/pages/3496 no. 30017. p. 3496.] 13 April, 1917.</ref> | Jerram was promoted to the rank of {{AdmRN}} on 10 April, 1917, vice [[Charles Henry Coke|Coke]].<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/30017/pages/3496 no. 30017. p. 3496.] 13 April, 1917.</ref> | ||
Jerram was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 30 January, 1918.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/30522/pages/1945 no. 30522. p. 1945.] 12 February, 1918.</ref> | Jerram was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 30 January, 1918.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/30522/pages/1945 no. 30522. p. 1945.] 12 February, 1918.</ref> | ||
On the occasion of the King's birthday he was appointed an Additional Member of the First Class, or Knight Grand Cross, of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George (G.C.M.G.) on 3 June, 1919.<ref>''Edinburgh Gazette'': [http://www.edinburgh-gazette.co.uk/issues/13459/pages/2063 no. 13459. p. 2063.] 5 June, 1919.</ref> | On the occasion of the King's birthday he was appointed an Additional Member of the First Class, or Knight Grand Cross, of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George (G.C.M.G.) on 3 June, 1919.<ref>''Edinburgh Gazette'': [http://www.edinburgh-gazette.co.uk/issues/13459/pages/2063 no. 13459. p. 2063.] 5 June, 1919.</ref> | ||
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Admiral SIR Thomas Henry Martyn Jerram, G.C.M.G., K.C.B., Royal Navy (6 September, 1858 – 19 March, 1933) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Jerram was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant with seniority of 1 January, 1881.[1]
Jerram was promoted to the rank of Commander on 1 January, 1894.[2]
Jerram was promoted to the rank of Captain on 1 January, 1899.[3]
Flag Rank
Jerram was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 30 June, 1908, vice Battenberg.[4]
He was appointed an Ordinary Member of the Third Class, or Companion, in the Civil Division of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (C.B.) on 21 September, 1912.[5]
Jerram and his wife left Liverpool in the liner Empress of Britain in late January, 1913, accompanied by his Flag Lieutenant, Hector Boyes, and his Secretary Charles Edward Lynes. They disembarked at Halifax and travelled by train to Vancouver and took another Canadian Pacific Liner to Hong Kong, stopping at Victoria, B.C., Yokohama and Shanghai. His appointment as Commander-in-Chief on the China Station, with the acting rank of Vice-Admiral, was dated 25 January, 1913.[6]
He was confirmed in the rank of Vice-Admiral on 4 June, 1913.[7]
On 1 January, 1914, he was appointed an Ordinary Member of the Second Class, or Knight Commander, in the Military Division of the Order of the Bath (K.C.B.).[8]
Jutland
After the battle, the battle cruisers visited Scapa Flow, and, according to Sir Shane Leslie, at a concert held on King George V "Beatty markedly cut Jerram dead … His bitterness was reserved for Admiral Jerram … Jerram remained in the line [of battle]. This Beatty never forgave."[9]
On 15 September he was appointed an Additional Member of the Second Class, or Knight Commander, in the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George (K.C.M.G.) for his services at Jutland, dated 31 May.[10]
Post-Grand Fleet
Jerram was promoted to the rank of Admiral on 10 April, 1917, vice Coke.[11]
Jerram was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 30 January, 1918.[12]
On the occasion of the King's birthday he was appointed an Additional Member of the First Class, or Knight Grand Cross, of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George (G.C.M.G.) on 3 June, 1919.[13]
See Also
Footnotes
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 24992. p. 74. 7 January, 1881.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26471. p. 7581. 29 December, 1893.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27040. p. 84. 6 January, 1899.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28156. p. 4940. 7 July, 1908.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28648. p. 7107. 27 September, 1912.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Saturday, 25 January, 1913. Issue 40118, col G, p. 5.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28726. p. 3992. 6 June, 1913.
- ↑ Edinburgh Gazette: no. 12630. p. 7. 2 January, 1914.
- ↑ Leslie Papers. Churchill College, Cambridge. SLGF 12/1.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 29751. p. 9071. 15 September, 1916.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 30017. p. 3496. 13 April, 1917.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 30522. p. 1945. 12 February, 1918.
- ↑ Edinburgh Gazette: no. 13459. p. 2063. 5 June, 1919.
Bibliography
- "Admiral Sir Martyn Jerram" (Obituaries). The Times. Tuesday, 21 March, 1933. Issue 46398, col B, pg. 16.
Papers
Images
- 1920 Neville S Lytton portrait in the possession of the Imperial War Museum. Catalogue Number IWM ART 3141.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/80.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/38.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/22.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/19.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Sir Alfred L. Winsloe |
Commander-in-Chief on the China Station 1913 – 1915 |
Succeeded by William L. Grant |
| Preceded by Sir George J. S. Warrender, Bart. |
Vice-Admiral Commanding, Second Battle Squadron 1915 – 1916 |
Succeeded by Sir John M. de Robeck |
