Frederick Samuel Inglefield
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Admiral SIR Frederick Samuel Inglefield, K.C.B., F.R.G.S., Royal Navy (29 April, 1854 – 8 August, 1921) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Inglefield was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 30 May, 1906, vice Bearcroft.[1]
Inglefield took command of the Fourth Cruiser Squadron on 8 February, 1907, hoisting his flag in the protected cruiser Grafton.[2]
He was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 24 August, 1910, vice Field.[3]
Promoted to Admiral on 4 June, 1913.
He was placed on the Retired List on 9 June, 1916.[4]
Inglefield died of septic poisoning, allegedly caused after an accident while rowing, at Flower Lillies, Windley, Derbyshire on 8 August, 1921. He was 67 years old.
Footnotes
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 27918. p. 3845. 1 June, 1906.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Saturday, 9 February, 1907. Issue 38252, col B, pg. 9.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 28413. p. 6407. 6 September, 1910.
- ↑ London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 29621. p. 5828. 13 June, 1916.
Bibliography
- "Death of Admiral Inglefield" (Obituaries). The Times. Wednesday, 10 August, 1921. Issue 42795, col F, pg. 11.
- "Funeral" (Deaths). The Times. Saturday, 13 August, 1921. Issue 42798, col A, pg. 11.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/38.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/19.
| Naval Offices | ||
| Preceded by John Durnford |
Fourth Sea Lord 1904 – 1907 |
Succeeded by Alfred L. Winsloe |
| Preceded by New Command |
Rear-Admiral Commanding, Fourth Cruiser Squadron 1907 – 1909 |
Succeeded by Arthur M. Farquhar |
| Preceded by Sir Reginald F. H. Henderson |
Admiral Commanding Coastguard and Reserves 1909 – 1913 |
Succeeded by Arthur M. Farquhar |
