Reginald Friend Hannam Henderson
Admiral SIR Reginald Friend Hannam Henderson, G.C.B., Royal Navy (20 November, 1846 – 12 July, 1932) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Reginald Friend Hannam Henderson was born at Worth, near Sandwich, on 20 November, 1846. He was the second of four brothers born to John Henderson, J.P., and Laura, daughter of Henry Pett Hannam. His elder brother was William Hannam Henderson (later an Admiral and knighted), Frank Hannam Henderson (later Vice-Admiral on the Retired List), and John Henderson, who retired as a Commander.
Henderson was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant with seniority of 10 March, 1869, confirming the the commission granted him by Vice-Admiral Sir George Mundy, Commander-in-Chief on the North American and West Indian Station, in the vacancy caused by the death of Lieutenant Huntley of the Cherub.[1]
Henderson was promoted to the rank of Commander on 17 June, 1881.[2]
Henderson was promoted to the rank of Captain on 21 June, 1887.[3]
He was appointed in command of H.M.S. Rover on 1 November, 1888.[4]
On the occasion of the Queen's birthday, Henderson was appointed an Ordinary Member of the Third Class, or Companion, in the Military Division of the Order of the Bath (C.B.) on 25 May, 1892.[5]
Henderson was appointed in command of the battleship Royal Sovereign in December, 1895.[6]
He was appointed in command of the battleship Mars on 8 June, 1897.[7] On 15 January, 1898, he was appointed to the Asia as Captain of Portsmouth Dockyard Reserve.[8]
Henderson was appointed Captain Superintendent of Sheerness Dockyard on 28 June, 1899.[9]
Flag Rank
Henderson was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 15 June, 1901, vice Douglas.[10]
Henderson succeeded Rear-Admiral Pelham Aldrich as Admiral Superintendent of Portsmouth Dockyard on 1 September, 1902.[11]
Henderson was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 22 July, 1905, vice Fanshawe.[12]
On the occasion of the King's birthday 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 28 June, 1907.[13]
He was promoted to the rank of Admiral on 2 December, 1908, vice Noel.[14]
On 5 May, 1909, he was appointed Chairman of a Departmental Committee "to inquire into the question of numbers of the Military, Engineer, and Marine Branches which will be required in future."[15]
In accordance with the provisions of the Order in Council of 8 December, 1903, he was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 1 January, 1910.[16]
On the occasion of King George V's birthday he was appointed an Ordinary Member of the First Class, or Knight Grand Cross, in the Military Division of the Order of the Bath (G.C.B.) on 22 June, 1914.[17]
Lady Henderson died at Southbourne on 3 May, 1947, aged eighty-six.[18]
Bibliography
- "Admiral Sir Reginald Henderson" (Obituaries). The Times. Wednesday, 13 July, 1932. Issue 46184, col B, p. 16.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/86.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/38.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/17.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Charles C. Drury |
Captain of H.M.S. Royal Sovereign 12 Dec, 1895[19] |
Succeeded by Harry T. Grenfell |
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Mars 8 Jun, 1897[20] |
Succeeded by Francis Powell |
| Preceded by Alexander G. McKechnie |
Captain of Portsmouth Dockyard Reserve 15 Jan, 1898[21] |
Succeeded by Alfred A. C. Parr |
| Preceded by Andrew K. Bickford |
Captain Superintendent, Sheerness Dockyard 28 Jun, 1899[22] |
Succeeded by Walter H. B. Graham |
| Preceded by Pelham Aldrich |
Admiral Superintendent, Portsmouth Dockyard 1 Sep, 1902[23] |
Succeeded by Henry D. Barry |
| Preceded by Sir Ernest Rice |
Admiral Commanding Coastguard and Reserves 24 Feb, 1905[24] |
Succeeded by Sir Frederick S. Inglefield |
Footnotes
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 23487. p. 2235. 13 April, 1869.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 24986. p. 3093. 21 June, 1881.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 25712. p. 3365. 21 June, 1887.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Thursday, 25 October, 1888. Issue 32526, col C, p. 10.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26291. p. 3137. 25 May, 1892.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Monday, 24 May, 1897. Issue 35211, col E, p. 12.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Monday, 20 December, 1897. Issue 35391, col C, p. 10.
- ↑ Clowes. VII. p. 7.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27325. p. 4183. 21 June, 1901.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Tuesday, 2 September, 1902. Issue 36862, col A, p. 4.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27822. p. 5222. 28 July, 1905.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 28034. p. 4430. 28 June, 1907.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28201. p. 9182. 1 December, 1908.
- ↑ Copy of letter of 5 May, 1909. "Interim Report of the Departmental Committee on the Future Requirements of Officers of the Military, Engineer, and Marine Branches." p. 2.The National Archives. ADM 116/881.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28325. p. 29. 4 January, 1910.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 28842. p. 4876. 22 June, 1914.
- ↑ "Deaths" (Deaths). The Times. Tuesday, 6 May, 1947. Issue 50753, col A, p. 1.
- ↑ Henderson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. f. 609.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Wednesday, 9 June, 1897. Issue 35225, col C, p. 10.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Monday, 20 December, 1897. Issue 35391, col C, p. 10.
- ↑ Clowes. The Royal Navy. Vol. VII. p. 7.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Saturday, 30 August, 1902. Issue 36860, col B, p. 4.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Saturday, 14 January, 1905. Issue 37604, col B, p. 6.
