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Rudolf Walter Bentinck was born at Littlegreen House, Compton, Sussex, on 20 March, 1869, the third son of Walter Bentinck, a retired army officer, (and later fifteenth baron Bentinck, an old Dutch title) and Henrietta Bentinck. | Rudolf Walter Bentinck was born at Littlegreen House, Compton, Sussex, on 20 March, 1869, the third son of Walter Bentinck, a retired army officer, (and later fifteenth baron Bentinck, an old Dutch title) and Henrietta Bentinck. | ||
− | He was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} with seniority of 14 July, 1890. | + | He was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} with seniority of 14 July, 1890.{{Gaz|26085|4832|5 September, 1890}} |
− | Bentinck was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1901. | + | Bentinck was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1901.{{Gaz|27393|3|3 January, 1902}} |
− | He was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 31 December, 1907.<ref> | + | He was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 31 December, 1907.{{Gaz|28096|34|3 January, 1908}} |
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+ | In August 1910, he assumed command of the {{UK-Bristol|f=t}}, followed by command of Osborne College. A stint in {{UK-Centurion}} on the staff of Vice-Admiral Jellicoe ran from 31 July, 1914 until 4 August.<ref>Bentinck Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/43.}} f. 47.</ref> | ||
==Great War== | ==Great War== | ||
− | + | His service record shows him being placed in temporary command of {{UK-QueenMary}} on 13 October 1914, but also in {{UK-KingGeorgeV}} from 4 August through 6 November, when he was appointed in command of the {{UK-Superb|f=t}}.{{NLDec14|p. 382''a''}}<ref>Bentinck Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/43}}. f. 47.</ref> | |
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+ | On 29 June, 1916, Bentinck received a plum assignment: command of the {{UK-Tiger|f=t}}.{{NLDec16|p. 398''r''}} | ||
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+ | On 15 September 1916 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.) dated 31 May.{{GazSup|29751|9070|15 September, 1916}} | ||
− | + | He assumed command of the {{UK-Calliope|f=t}} in August 1917, placing him in command of the {{UK-LCS|4}} until 26 October, when he was relieved by [[Allan Frederic Everett|Allan F. Everett]].{{UKCeased|p. 26a}} | |
==Post-War== | ==Post-War== | ||
− | On 3 January, 1919, Bentinck was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}}, vice [[Frederick Dundas Gilpin-Brown|Gilpin-Brown]]. | + | On 3 January, 1919, Bentinck was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}}, vice [[Frederick Dundas Gilpin-Brown|Gilpin-Brown]].{{Gaz|31118|516|10 January, 1919}} On the occasion of the King's birthday he was appointed an Additional Member of the Second Class, or Knight Commander, of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George (K.C.M.G.) on 3 June.<ref>''Edinburgh Gazette'': [http://www.edinburgh-gazette.co.uk/issues/13459/pages/2063 no. 13459. p. 2063.] 5 June, 1919.</ref> |
− | Bentinck was appointed [[Africa Station|Commander-in-Chief on the Africa Station]] in succession to Vice-Admiral [[William Edmund Goodenough|Sir William E. Goodenough]], dated 12 June, 1922.<ref>"Naval and Military" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Thursday, 2 March, 1922. Issue '''42969''', col G, | + | Bentinck was appointed [[Africa Station|Commander-in-Chief on the Africa Station]] in succession to Vice-Admiral [[William Edmund Goodenough|Sir William E. Goodenough]], dated 12 June, 1922.<ref>"Naval and Military" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Thursday, 2 March, 1922. Issue '''42969''', col G, p. 20.</ref> |
− | He was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on 31 July, 1924, vice [[Osmond de Beauvoir Brock|Brock]]. | + | He was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on 31 July, 1924, vice [[Osmond de Beauvoir Brock|Brock]].{{Gaz|32962|5889|5 August, 1924}} |
− | 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.) on 3 July, 1926. | + | 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.) on 3 July, 1926.{{GazSup|33179|4403|3 July, 1926}} |
− | Bentinck was promoted to the rank of {{AdmRN}} on 22 February, 1928, vice [[Arthur Cavenagh Leveson|Leveson]]. | + | Bentinck was promoted to the rank of {{AdmRN}} on 22 February, 1928, vice [[Arthur Cavenagh Leveson|Leveson]].{{Gaz|33362|1493|2 March, 1928}} He was placed on the Retired List, at his own request, on 9 October, 1929.{{Gaz|33542|6476|11 October, 1929}} |
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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− | *"Admiral Sir Rudolf Bentinck" (Obituaries). ''The Times''. Thursday, 3 April, 1947. Issue '''50726''', col E, | + | *"Admiral Sir Rudolf Bentinck" (Obituaries). ''The Times''. Thursday, 3 April, 1947. Issue '''50726''', col E, p. 7. |
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==Service Records== | ==Service Records== | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:26, 16 October 2022
Admiral SIR Rudolf Walter Bentinck, K.C.B., K.C.M.G., Royal Navy (20 March, 1869 – 31 March, 1947) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Early Life & Career
Rudolf Walter Bentinck was born at Littlegreen House, Compton, Sussex, on 20 March, 1869, the third son of Walter Bentinck, a retired army officer, (and later fifteenth baron Bentinck, an old Dutch title) and Henrietta Bentinck.
He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant with seniority of 14 July, 1890.[1]
Bentinck was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1901.[2]
He was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1907.[3]
In August 1910, he assumed command of the light cruiser Bristol, followed by command of Osborne College. A stint in Centurion on the staff of Vice-Admiral Jellicoe ran from 31 July, 1914 until 4 August.[4]
Great War
His service record shows him being placed in temporary command of Queen Mary on 13 October 1914, but also in King George V from 4 August through 6 November, when he was appointed in command of the battleship Superb.[5][6]
On 29 June, 1916, Bentinck received a plum assignment: command of the battlecruiser Tiger.[7]
On 15 September 1916 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.) dated 31 May.[8]
He assumed command of the light cruiser Calliope in August 1917, placing him in command of the Fourth Light Cruiser Squadron until 26 October, when he was relieved by Allan F. Everett.[9]
Post-War
On 3 January, 1919, Bentinck was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral, vice Gilpin-Brown.[10] On the occasion of the King's birthday he was appointed an Additional Member of the Second Class, or Knight Commander, of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George (K.C.M.G.) on 3 June.[11]
Bentinck was appointed Commander-in-Chief on the Africa Station in succession to Vice-Admiral Sir William E. Goodenough, dated 12 June, 1922.[12]
He was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 31 July, 1924, vice Brock.[13]
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.) on 3 July, 1926.[14]
Bentinck was promoted to the rank of Admiral on 22 February, 1928, vice Leveson.[15] He was placed on the Retired List, at his own request, on 9 October, 1929.[16]
See Also
Bibliography
- "Admiral Sir Rudolf Bentinck" (Obituaries). The Times. Thursday, 3 April, 1947. Issue 50726, col E, p. 7.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/89.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/43.
Footnotes
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26085. p. 4832. 5 September, 1890.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27393. p. 3. 3 January, 1902.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28096. p. 34. 3 January, 1908.
- ↑ Bentinck Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 47.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1914). p. 382a.
- ↑ Bentinck Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 47.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1916). p. 398r.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 29751. p. 9070. 15 September, 1916.
- ↑ Squadrons and Senior Naval Officers in Existence on 11th November, 1918. p. 26a.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 31118. p. 516. 10 January, 1919.
- ↑ Edinburgh Gazette: no. 13459. p. 2063. 5 June, 1919.
- ↑ "Naval and Military" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Thursday, 2 March, 1922. Issue 42969, col G, p. 20.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 32962. p. 5889. 5 August, 1924.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 33179. p. 4403. 3 July, 1926.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 33362. p. 1493. 2 March, 1928.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 33542. p. 6476. 11 October, 1929.
- ↑ Bentinck Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 47.
- ↑ Bentinck Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 47.
- ↑ Bentinck Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 47.
- ↑ Bentinck Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 47.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1911). p. 287.
- ↑ Bentinck Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 47.
- ↑ Bentinck Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 47.
- ↑ Bentinck Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 47.
- ↑ Queen Mary's ship's log. The National Archives. ADM 53/56876.
- ↑ Queen Mary's ship's log. The National Archives. ADM 53/56876.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1914). p. 382a.
- ↑ Bentinck Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 47.
- ↑ Bentinck Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43/46.
- ↑ Bentinck Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43/46.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1916). p. 398r.
- ↑ Bentinck Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 47.
- ↑ Bentinck Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 47.
- ↑ Bentinck Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 47.
- ↑ Squadrons and Senior Naval Officers in Existence on 11th November, 1918. p. 26a.
- ↑ Squadrons and Senior Naval Officers in Existence on 11th November, 1918. p. 26a.
- ↑ "Naval and Military" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Wednesday, 23 March, 1921. Issue 42676, col D, p. 12.
- ↑ Bentinck Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 47.
- ↑ "Naval and Military" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Wednesday, 23 March, 1921. Issue 42676, col D, p. 12.
- ↑ Bentinck Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 47.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1924). p. 200.
- ↑ Bentinck Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 47.
- ↑ Bentinck Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 47.
- ↑ Bentinck Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 47.
- ↑ "Naval and Military" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Tuesday, 5 October, 1926. Issue 44394, col C, p. 23.