Hubert George Brand
Admiral THE HONOURABLE SIR Hubert George Brand, (20 May, 1870 – 14 December, 1955) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
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Life & Career
On 10 June, 1891, he was confirmed in the rank of Sub-Lieutenant dated 14 September, 1889.[1]
Brand was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 June, 1892.[2]
He was promoted to the rank of Commander dated 1 September, 1902.[3]
On the occasion of the King's visit to Ireland Brand was appointed a Member of the Fourth Class of the Royal Victorian Order (M.V.O.) on 11 August, 1903.[4]
Brand was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1907.[5] On 30 May, 1908, he was appointed in command of the first class protected cruiser Blenheim.[6] He was appointed in command of the armoured cruiser Good Hope on 5 February, 1909,[7] as Flag Captain to Rear-Admiral Frederick T. Hamilton in the Fifth Cruiser Squadron.
He was appointed in command of the armoured cruiser Drake in July 1909.[8]
On 27 March, 1912 Brand was appointed to the scout cruiser Bellona for command of the Second Destroyer Flotilla.[9]
Brand succeeded Captain Sir Douglas E. R. Brownrigg, Bart. as Naval Attaché at Tokyo on 9 October, 1912.[10]
Great War
On the occasion of the King's birthday 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.) on 3 June, 1918.[11]
Post-War
Brand was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 12 February, 1919, vice Singer.[12] In recognition of his services during the war he was appointed an Additional Member of the Second Class, or Knight Commander, in the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George (K.C.M.G.) on 5 April.[13] On 1 May he was appointed Rear-Admiral Commanding H.M. Yachts.[14]
On 4 April, 1922, Brand was appointed an Extra Equerry to the King.[15]
He was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 1 October, 1924, vice Bruen.[16]
On the occasion of the King's birthday brand was appointed an Ordinary Member of the Second Class, or Knight Commander, of the Military Division of the Order of the Bath (K.C.B.) on 3 June, 1927.[17]
On 11 June, 1928, he was promoted to the rank of Admiral, vice Fergusson.[18]
"In recognition of long and distinguished service in His Majesty's Navy," Brand was appointed an Ordinary Member of the Military Division of the First Class, or Knight Grand Cross (G.C.B.), in the Order of the Bath, dated 12 October, 1932.[19]
See Also
Footnotes
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26171. p. 3118. 12 June, 1891.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26309. p. 4187. 22 July, 1892.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27473. p. 5889. 12 September, 1902.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27586. p. 5058. 11 August, 1903.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28096. p. 34. 3 January, 1908.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Friday, 29 May, 1908. Issue 38659, col C, p. 16.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Friday, 15 January, 1909. Issue 38857, col E, p. 7.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Friday, 15 March, 1912. Issue 39847, col F, p. 3.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Wednesday, 21 August, 1912. Issue 39983, col G, p. 8.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 30723. p. 6527. 3 June, 1918.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 31201. p. 2738. 25 February, 1919.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 31274. p. 4515. 5 April, 1919.
- ↑ The Monthly Navy List (August, 1919). p. 693.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 32661. p. 2716. 4 April, 1922.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 32981. p. 7327. 10 October, 1924.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 33280. p. 3605. 3 June, 1927.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 33394. p. 4108. 15 June, 1928.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 33872. p. 6413. 11 October, 1932.
Bibliography
- "Admiral Sir Hubert Brand" (Obituaries). The Times. Thursday, 15 December, 1955. Issue 53404, col A, p. 14.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/89.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/43.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Sir Douglas E. R. Brownrigg |
Royal Navy Naval Attaché at Tokyo 1912 – 1914 |
Succeeded by Edward H. Rymer
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| Preceded by New Command |
Rear-Admiral Commanding, H.M. Yachts 1920 – 1922 |
Succeeded by Henry T. Buller
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| Preceded by Sir James A. Fergusson |
Rear-Admiral Commanding, First Light Cruiser Squadron 1922 – 1924 |
Succeeded by Arthur K. Waistell
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| Preceded by Michael H. Hodges |
Naval Secretary to the First Lord of the Admiralty 1925 |
Succeeded by Frank Larken
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| Preceded by Sir Michael Culme-Seymour, Bart. |
Second Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Personnel 1925 – 1927 |
Succeeded by Sir Michael H. Hodges
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| Preceded by Sir Henry F. Oliver |
Commander-in-Chief, Atlantic Fleet 1927 – 1929 |
Succeeded by Sir A. Ernle M. Chatfield
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| Preceded by Sir Rudolf W. Bentinck |
Commander-in-Chief, Plymouth 1929 – 1932 |
Succeeded by Eric J. A. Fullerton
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| Court Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Sir Walter H. Cowan, Bart. |
First and Principal Naval Aide-de-Camp 1930 – 1931 |
Succeeded by Sir Reginald Y. Tyrwhitt, Bart.
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- People
- People (UK)
- 1870 births
- 1955 deaths
- H.M.S. Britannia (Training Ship) Entrants of July, 1883
- Royal Navy Naval Attachés at Tokyo
- Naval Assistants to the Second Sea Lord
- Second Sea Lords
- Commanders-in-Chief, Atlantic Fleet (Royal Navy)
- Commanders-in-Chief, Plymouth
- First and Principal Naval Aides-de-Camp to King George V
- Rear-Admirals of the United Kingdom
