Archibald Cochrane
Rear-Admiral (retired) Archibald Cochrane, C.M.G. (20 June, 1874 – 15 July, 1952) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
The son of Captain Cochrane was raised in Bagshot, Surrey and gained seven months' time on passing out of Britannia.
Cochrane was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 June, 1896.[1]
On 20 February 1900 Cochrane was appointed to Ocean, holding gunnery duties temporarily while awaiting the arrival of Lieutenant Warleigh. In early 1903, he went to join Glory as Flag Lieutenant to R/A Grenfell on the China Station This lasted only until July..[2]
Cochrane was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1907.[3]
Cochrane was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1918.[4]
Cochrane was appointed executive officer in Alacrity on 27 February, 1913 and served in her until 24 August 1914 when he was appointed to command Empress of Russia on the China Station.
Post-War
Cochrane was appointed in command of the light cruiser Colombo in December, 1921.
Cochrane was placed on the Retired List on account of age on 20 June, 1929 and subsequently was promoted to Rear-Admiral on the Retired List on 4 August, 1929.[5]
Cochrane died of penumonia and a cerebral hemorrhage.[6]
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Robert W. Dalgety |
Captain of H.M.S. Speedwell 5 Jul, 1906[7][8] – 10 Jan, 1908[9] |
Succeeded by Henry B. Gellibrand |
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Empress of Russia 24 Aug, 1914[10][11] – 21 Oct, 1915[12] |
Succeeded by ? |
| Preceded by Henry W. Osburn |
Captain of H.M.S. Sentinel 12 Jan, 1916[13] – 15 Jun, 1916[14] |
Succeeded by Walter J. C. Lake |
| Preceded by Francis C. Brown |
Captain of H.M.S. Skirmisher 15 Jun, 1916[15][16] – Jul, 1918[17] |
Succeeded by Morshead B. Baillie-Hamilton |
| Preceded by Cathcart R. Wason |
Captain of H.M.S. Comus 1 Mar, 1921[18] – c. Dec, 1921 |
Succeeded by Ralph S. Wykes-Sneyd |
| Preceded by Casper B. Ballard |
Captain of H.M.S. Colombo 7 Dec, 1921[19] – 17 May, 1923[20] |
Succeeded by James W. Murray |
| Preceded by Ralph S. Wykes-Sneyd |
Captain of H.M.S. Caroline c. Dec, 1921[21] – 20 Dec, 1921[Inference] |
Succeeded by Harold O. Reinold |
Footnotes
- ↑ Cochrane Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/10. f. 11.
- ↑ Cochrane Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/10. f. 11.
- ↑ The Navy List. (March, 1913). p. 16.
- ↑ Cochrane Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/10. f. 11.
- ↑ Cochrane Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/10. f. 11.
- ↑ Cochrane Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/10. f. 11.
- ↑ Cochrane Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/10. f. 11.
- ↑ The Navy List. (March, 1907). p. 377.
- ↑ Cochrane Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/10. f. 11.
- ↑ Cochrane Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/10. f. 11.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1915). p. 401m.
- ↑ Cochrane Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/10. f. 11.
- ↑ Cochrane Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/10. f. 11.
- ↑ Cochrane Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/10. f. 11.
- ↑ Cochrane Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/10. f. 11.
- ↑ The Navy List. (November, 1917). p. 397y.
- ↑ Cochrane Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/10. f. 11.
- ↑ Cochrane Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/10. f. 11.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1923). p. 739.
- ↑ Thanks to Paul Money for Ship's Log at The National Archives. ADM 53/73847.
- ↑ Cochrane Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/10. f. 11.
