John Moore Casement
Admiral John Moore Casement, C.B. (13 September, 1877 – 25 January, 1952) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
He is not the same man as John Casement born 1854, nor another John Casement born in 1880.
Life & Career
Lieutenant on 15 September, 1898.[1]
In 1908, he was thanked for designing a training gear to be used in the centre hoods of the turrets of H.M.S. Magnificent, as well as pedal-worked elevating gear for the 12-in guns.[2]
He was promoted to Commander on 30 June 1909.[3]
He was appointed to the Royal Naval Barracks in Portsmouth for Drafting Duties on 27 August, 1912.[4]
Casement was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1915.[5]
On 20 March, 1916, Captain Casement abandoned his drafting desk for an appointment as Captain in Blonde.[6]
Casement was appointed in command of the destroyer Blanche in May 1916, and was supporting the Fourth Battle Squadron at the Battle of Jutland.[7]
In December 1916, he was appointed in command of the light cruiser Comus. He commanded light cruiser Comus at the surrender of the High Sea Fleet.[Citation needed]
Post-War
In August 1921, he assumed command of the battlecruiser Courageous.
He served as captain of Benbow from October 1924 until April 1926.
He was promoted to Rear-Admiral on 4 October, 1926.[8]
He was promoted to Vice-Admiral on 3 April, 1931 and placed on the Retired List the next day. He was advanced to the rank of Admiral on the Retired List on 1 January, 1936.[9]
Bibliography
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 381.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Richard Hyde |
Captain of H.M.S. Blanche 21 May, 1916[10] – after 1 Jun, 1916[11] |
Succeeded by Reginald A. R. Plunkett-Ernle-Erle-Drax |
| Preceded by Alan G. Hotham |
Captain of H.M.S. Comus 26 Dec, 1916[12] – after 21 Nov, 1918[13] |
Succeeded by Gerard A. Wells |
| Preceded by Sidney J. Meyrick |
Captain of H.M.S. Courageous Aug, 1921[14] |
Succeeded by Thomas N. James |
| Preceded by Kenelm E. L. Creighton |
Captain of H.M.S. Benbow Oct, 1924[15] |
Succeeded by Ambrose M. Peck |
Footnotes
- ↑ Casement Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 381.
- ↑ Casement Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 381.
- ↑ The Navy List. (March, 1913). p. 14.
- ↑ Casement Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 381.
- ↑ Casement Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 381.
- ↑ Casement Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 381.
- ↑ Battle of Jutland Official Despatches. pp. 42-46.
- ↑ Casement Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 381.
- ↑ Casement Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 381.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1915). p. 392m.
- ↑ Battle of Jutland Official Despatches. p. 43.
- ↑ The Navy List. (November, 1917). . 392p.
- ↑ in command at Operation ZZ
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
