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+ | [[File:Sir-Alfred-Dudley-Pickman-Rogers-Pound, NPG x66639.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Admiral of the Fleet Alfred D. P. R. Pound as a Captain, 1920.<br><small>Portrait: © National Portrait Gallery, London.</small>]] | ||
[[Admiral of the Fleet (Royal Navy)|Admiral of the Fleet]] {{SIR}} '''Alfred Dudley Pickman Rogers Pound''', G.C.B., O.M., G.C.V.O., Royal Navy (29 August, 1877 – 21 October, 1943) was an officer of the [[Royal Navy]]. | [[Admiral of the Fleet (Royal Navy)|Admiral of the Fleet]] {{SIR}} '''Alfred Dudley Pickman Rogers Pound''', G.C.B., O.M., G.C.V.O., Royal Navy (29 August, 1877 – 21 October, 1943) was an officer of the [[Royal Navy]]. | ||
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In the examination for cadetships in the [[Royal Navy]] held on 25 November, 1890, Pound placed first out of fifty-seven successful candidates, with 1,846 marks.<ref>"Cadetships in the Royal Navy" (News). ''The Times''. Tuesday, 16 December, 1890. Issue '''33196''', col B, p. 10.</ref> | In the examination for cadetships in the [[Royal Navy]] held on 25 November, 1890, Pound placed first out of fifty-seven successful candidates, with 1,846 marks.<ref>"Cadetships in the Royal Navy" (News). ''The Times''. Tuesday, 16 December, 1890. Issue '''33196''', col B, p. 10.</ref> | ||
− | On 16 October, 1897, Pound was confirmed in the rank of Sub-Lieutenant, dated 29 August, 1896. | + | On 16 October, 1897, Pound was confirmed in the rank of Sub-Lieutenant, dated 29 August, 1896.{{Gaz|26901|5725|19 October, 1897}} |
− | On 29 August, 1898, Pound was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}}. | + | On 29 August, 1898, Pound was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}}.{{Gaz|27000|5195|30 August, 1898}} |
In 1904, Pound was thanked for his work creating a system of deflection sights.<ref>Pound Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44.}} f. 294.</ref> | In 1904, Pound was thanked for his work creating a system of deflection sights.<ref>Pound Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44.}} f. 294.</ref> | ||
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In 1909, Pound was appointed to {{UK-President}}, additional, as an Assistant to [[Director of Naval Ordnance and Torpedoes (Royal Navy)|D.N.O.]]<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Friday, 8 January, 1909. Issue '''38851''', col D, p. 5.</ref> | In 1909, Pound was appointed to {{UK-President}}, additional, as an Assistant to [[Director of Naval Ordnance and Torpedoes (Royal Navy)|D.N.O.]]<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Friday, 8 January, 1909. Issue '''38851''', col D, p. 5.</ref> | ||
− | He was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 30 June, 1909. | + | He was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 30 June, 1909.{{Gaz|28263|4857|25 June, 1909}} |
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+ | In 1911, Edwards was awarded the [[Royal Humane Society's Bronze Medal]] for saving life from drowning.{{NLJul11|p. 961}} | ||
==Captain== | ==Captain== | ||
− | Pound was appointed in command of the {{UK-Colossus|f=t}} on 24 October, 1915,{{NLDec16|p. 393''e''}} and commanded her at the [[Battle of Jutland]] as part of the {{UK-BS|1}}{{UKJutlandOD|p. 43}} He wrote [[H.M.S. Colossus at the Battle of Jutland|her after-action report on the battle]]. | + | Pound was appointed in command of the {{UK-Colossus|f=t}} on 24 October, 1915,{{NLDec16|p. 393''e''}} and commanded her at the [[Battle of Jutland]] as part of the {{UK-BS|1}}.{{UKJutlandOD|p. 43}} He wrote [[H.M.S. Colossus at the Battle of Jutland|her after-action report on the battle]]. |
− | On the occasion of the King's birthday he was appointed an Additional Member of the Third Class, or Companion, in the Military Division of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (C.B.) on 3 June, 1919. | + | On the occasion of the King's birthday he was appointed an Additional Member of the Third Class, or Companion, in the Military Division of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (C.B.) on 3 June, 1919.{{GazSup|31379|7045|3 June, 1919}} |
− | Pound was appointed a [[Naval Aide-de-Camp]] to King George V on 1 January, 1925, vice [[Henry Wise Parker|Parker]]. | + | Pound was appointed a [[Naval Aide-de-Camp]] to King George V on 1 January, 1925, vice [[Henry Wise Parker|Parker]].{{Gaz|33015|591|27 January, 1925}} |
==Flag Rank== | ==Flag Rank== | ||
− | Pound was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 1 March, 1926. | + | Pound was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 1 March, 1926.{{Gaz|33139|1650|5 March, 1926}} |
− | He was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on 15 May, 1930, vice [[Cyril Thomas Moulden Fuller|Fuller]]. | + | He was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on 15 May, 1930, vice [[Cyril Thomas Moulden Fuller|Fuller]].{{Gaz|33606|3069|16 May, 1930}} |
− | Pound was promoted to the rank of {{AdmRN}} on 16 January, 1935, vice [[Lionel George Preston|Preston]]. | + | Pound was promoted to the rank of {{AdmRN}} on 16 January, 1935, vice [[Lionel George Preston|Preston]].{{Gaz|34125|485|18 January, 1935}} |
==First Sea Lord== | ==First Sea Lord== | ||
− | Pound was promoted to the rank of {{FleetRN}} on 31 July, 1939, vice [[Reginald Yorke Tyrwhitt, First Baronet|Tyrwhitt]]. | + | Pound was promoted to the rank of {{FleetRN}} on 31 July, 1939, vice [[Reginald Yorke Tyrwhitt, First Baronet|Tyrwhitt]].{{Gaz|34651|5393|4 August, 1939}} |
− | On 1 October, 1941, Pound was appointed [[First and Principal Naval Aide-de-Camp]] to King George VI, vice [[Reginald Aylmer Ranfurly Plunkett-Ernle-Erle-Drax|Drax]]. | + | On 1 October, 1941, Pound was appointed [[First and Principal Naval Aide-de-Camp]] to King George VI, vice [[Reginald Aylmer Ranfurly Plunkett-Ernle-Erle-Drax|Drax]].{{Gaz|35309|5962|14 October, 1941}} |
Mrs. Sheila de Molyns, the daughter of Pound's former admiral in ''Colossus'', acidly noted of his death: "It probably suited Churchill."<ref>Sheila de Moleyns. Tape recording in possession of the Liddle Collection, University of Leeds.</ref> | Mrs. Sheila de Molyns, the daughter of Pound's former admiral in ''Colossus'', acidly noted of his death: "It probably suited Churchill."<ref>Sheila de Moleyns. Tape recording in possession of the Liddle Collection, University of Leeds.</ref> | ||
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*[http://iwmcollections.org.uk/collections/item/object/1030002504 Papers in the possession of the Imperial War Museum. Catalogue number 2176 92/53/1.] | *[http://iwmcollections.org.uk/collections/item/object/1030002504 Papers in the possession of the Imperial War Museum. Catalogue number 2176 92/53/1.] | ||
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+ | ==See Also== | ||
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+ | {{WP|https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dudley_Pound}} | ||
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+ | {{TabApptsRow|Preceded by<br>'''[[Barry Edward Domvile|Barry E. Domvile]]'''|'''[[Mediterranean Station|Chief of Staff, Mediterranean Station]]'''<br>2 May, 1925{{NLJan26|p. 260}}|Succeeded by<br>'''[[Wilfred Tomkinson|Wilfred Tomkinson]]'''}} | ||
{{TabApptsRow|Preceded by<br>'''[[Frederic Charles Dreyer|Frederic C. Dreyer]]'''|'''[[Assistant Chief of Naval Staff|Assistant Chief of Naval Staff]]'''<br>21 Apr, 1927{{UKNavalStaff|p. 123}}<ref>Pound Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44.}} f. 294.</ref> – 21 Apr, 1929<ref>Pound Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44.}} f. 294.</ref>|Succeeded by<br>'''[[Wilfred Tomkinson|Wilfred Tomkinson]]'''}} | {{TabApptsRow|Preceded by<br>'''[[Frederic Charles Dreyer|Frederic C. Dreyer]]'''|'''[[Assistant Chief of Naval Staff|Assistant Chief of Naval Staff]]'''<br>21 Apr, 1927{{UKNavalStaff|p. 123}}<ref>Pound Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44.}} f. 294.</ref> – 21 Apr, 1929<ref>Pound Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44.}} f. 294.</ref>|Succeeded by<br>'''[[Wilfred Tomkinson|Wilfred Tomkinson]]'''}} | ||
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[[Category:First and Principal Naval Aides-de-Camp to King George VI]] | [[Category:First and Principal Naval Aides-de-Camp to King George VI]] | ||
{{CatAdmOfTheFleet|UK}} | {{CatAdmOfTheFleet|UK}} | ||
+ | {{CatRN}} |
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Admiral of the Fleet SIR Alfred Dudley Pickman Rogers Pound, G.C.B., O.M., G.C.V.O., Royal Navy (29 August, 1877 – 21 October, 1943) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Early Life & Career
In the examination for cadetships in the Royal Navy held on 25 November, 1890, Pound placed first out of fifty-seven successful candidates, with 1,846 marks.[1]
On 16 October, 1897, Pound was confirmed in the rank of Sub-Lieutenant, dated 29 August, 1896.[2]
On 29 August, 1898, Pound was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant.[3]
In 1904, Pound was thanked for his work creating a system of deflection sights.[4]
In 1909, Pound was appointed to President, additional, as an Assistant to D.N.O.[5]
He was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1909.[6]
In 1911, Edwards was awarded the Royal Humane Society's Bronze Medal for saving life from drowning.[7]
Captain
Pound was appointed in command of the battleship Colossus on 24 October, 1915,[8] and commanded her at the Battle of Jutland as part of the First Battle Squadron.[9] He wrote her after-action report on the battle.
On the occasion of the King's birthday he was appointed an Additional Member of the Third Class, or Companion, in the Military Division of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (C.B.) on 3 June, 1919.[10]
Pound was appointed a Naval Aide-de-Camp to King George V on 1 January, 1925, vice Parker.[11]
Flag Rank
Pound was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 1 March, 1926.[12]
He was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 15 May, 1930, vice Fuller.[13]
Pound was promoted to the rank of Admiral on 16 January, 1935, vice Preston.[14]
First Sea Lord
Pound was promoted to the rank of Admiral of the Fleet on 31 July, 1939, vice Tyrwhitt.[15]
On 1 October, 1941, Pound was appointed First and Principal Naval Aide-de-Camp to King George VI, vice Drax.[16]
Mrs. Sheila de Molyns, the daughter of Pound's former admiral in Colossus, acidly noted of his death: "It probably suited Churchill."[17]
Bibliography
- "Adml. of the Fleet Sir D. Pound" (Obituaries). The Times. Friday, 22 October, 1943. Issue 49683, col D, p. 7.
- Brodhurst, Robin (2000). Churchill's Anchor: Admiral of the Fleet Sir Dudley Pound, G.C.B., O.M., G.C.V.O.. Barnsley: Leo Cooper. ISBN 0-85052-765-1.
Papers
See Also
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/141.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/125.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/90.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/44.
Footnotes
- ↑ "Cadetships in the Royal Navy" (News). The Times. Tuesday, 16 December, 1890. Issue 33196, col B, p. 10.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26901. p. 5725. 19 October, 1897.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27000. p. 5195. 30 August, 1898.
- ↑ Pound Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 294.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Friday, 8 January, 1909. Issue 38851, col D, p. 5.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28263. p. 4857. 25 June, 1909.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1911). p. 961.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1916). p. 393e.
- ↑ Battle of Jutland Official Despatches. p. 43.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 31379. p. 7045. 3 June, 1919.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 33015. p. 591. 27 January, 1925.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 33139. p. 1650. 5 March, 1926.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 33606. p. 3069. 16 May, 1930.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 34125. p. 485. 18 January, 1935.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 34651. p. 5393. 4 August, 1939.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 35309. p. 5962. 14 October, 1941.
- ↑ Sheila de Moleyns. Tape recording in possession of the Liddle Collection, University of Leeds.
- ↑ Pound Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 294.
- ↑ Pound Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 294.
- ↑ Pound service record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/294.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1916). p. 393e.
- ↑ Pound Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 294.
- ↑ Pound Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 294.
- ↑ Pound Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 294.
- ↑ Pound Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 294.
- ↑ Pound Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 294.
- ↑ Pound Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 294.
- ↑ Pound Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 294.
- ↑ Pound Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 294.
- ↑ The Naval Staff of the Admiralty. p. 124.
- ↑ Pound Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 294.
- ↑ Pound Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 294.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1926). p. 260.
- ↑ The Naval Staff of the Admiralty. p. 123.
- ↑ Pound Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 294.
- ↑ Pound Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 294.
- ↑ "Naval, Military, and Air Force" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Tuesday, 21 May, 1929. Issue 45208, col D, p. 23.
- ↑ Pound Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 294.
- ↑ Pound Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 294.
- ↑ Pound Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 294.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1937). p. 290.
- ↑ Pound Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 226.