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Charles Windham was born on 1 March, 1851, the second son of Lieutenant-Colonel (later Major-General Sir) Charles Ashe Windham, who won fame for his bravery during the Crimean War. His paternal grandfather was Vice-Admiral William Lukin Windham, and his mother was Marianne Catherine Emily, youngest daughter of Admiral Sir John Poo de la Poer Beresford. | Charles Windham was born on 1 March, 1851, the second son of Lieutenant-Colonel (later Major-General Sir) Charles Ashe Windham, who won fame for his bravery during the Crimean War. His paternal grandfather was Vice-Admiral William Lukin Windham, and his mother was Marianne Catherine Emily, youngest daughter of Admiral Sir John Poo de la Poer Beresford. | ||
| − | Windham was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 31 March, 1874.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/24082/pages/1923 no. 24082. p. 1923.] 31 March, 1874.</ref> | + | Windham was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 31 March, 1874.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/24082/pages/1923 no. 24082. p. 1923.] 31 March, 1874.</ref> |
| − | He was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 30 June, 1888.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/25837/pages/3826 no. 25837. p. 3826.] 13 July, 1888.</ref> | + | He was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 30 June, 1888.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/25837/pages/3826 no. 25837. p. 3826.] 13 July, 1888.</ref> |
On 11 June, 1891, Windham was appointed to H.M.S. ''Howe''.<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Friday, 12 June, 1891. Issue '''33349''', col C, p. 8.</ref> | On 11 June, 1891, Windham was appointed to H.M.S. ''Howe''.<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Friday, 12 June, 1891. Issue '''33349''', col C, p. 8.</ref> | ||
| − | Windham was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 1 January, 1895.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/26585/pages/7 no. 26585. p. 7.] 1 January, 1895.</ref> | + | Windham was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 1 January, 1895.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/26585/pages/7 no. 26585. p. 7.] 1 January, 1895.</ref> |
A tale about Windham is recounted in ''Fabulous Admirals'': | A tale about Windham is recounted in ''Fabulous Admirals'': | ||
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<blockquote>Long ago, a stoker having been drowned, the men collected $450 and produced a design for an elaborate tombstone to be bought. Captain Charles Windham heard of this, fell in the ship's company, and spoke: 'I heave heard that this man left a widow and two children penniless in England, and you propose to erect this ludicrous tombstone. My father, Redan Windham, they called him, for he saved the Redan, died and we put up a stone for him for a fiver. I know, for I tossed my brother for who should pay for it and lost.'<br>The Captain continued, 'I shall confiscate the money, send it and more to his widow; and pay for a suitable tombstone myself. Dismiss the ship's company.<ref>Lowis. p. 197.</ref></blockquote> | <blockquote>Long ago, a stoker having been drowned, the men collected $450 and produced a design for an elaborate tombstone to be bought. Captain Charles Windham heard of this, fell in the ship's company, and spoke: 'I heave heard that this man left a widow and two children penniless in England, and you propose to erect this ludicrous tombstone. My father, Redan Windham, they called him, for he saved the Redan, died and we put up a stone for him for a fiver. I know, for I tossed my brother for who should pay for it and lost.'<br>The Captain continued, 'I shall confiscate the money, send it and more to his widow; and pay for a suitable tombstone myself. Dismiss the ship's company.<ref>Lowis. p. 197.</ref></blockquote> | ||
| − | Windham was appointed a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (C.V.O.) on 8 March, 1901.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27292/pages/1648 no. 27292. p. 1648.] 8 March, 1901.</ref> | + | Windham was appointed a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (C.V.O.) on 8 March, 1901.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27292/pages/1648 no. 27292. p. 1648.] 8 March, 1901.</ref> |
| − | Windham was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 4 December, 1905, vice [[Angus MacLeod|MacLeod]].<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27861/pages/8812 no. 27861. p. 8812.] 8 December, 1905.</ref> | + | Windham was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 4 December, 1905, vice [[Angus MacLeod|MacLeod]].<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27861/pages/8812 no. 27861. p. 8812.] 8 December, 1905.</ref> |
On 18 July, 1907 Windham was appointed a Gentleman Usher to the King, a position he retained until his death. | On 18 July, 1907 Windham was appointed a Gentleman Usher to the King, a position he retained until his death. | ||
| − | 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 4 June, 1909.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28258/pages/4386 no. 28258. p. 4386.] 8 June, 1909.</ref> | + | 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 4 June, 1909.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28258/pages/4386 no. 28258. p. 4386.] 8 June, 1909.</ref> |
| − | He was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on the Retired List on 22 July, 1910,<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28400/pages/5396 no. 28400. p. 5396.] 26 July, 1910.</ref> and to {{AdmRN}} on the Retired List on 4 June, 1913.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28726/pages/3992 no. 28726. p. 3992.] 6 June, 1913.</ref> | + | He was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on the Retired List on 22 July, 1910,<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28400/pages/5396 no. 28400. p. 5396.] 26 July, 1910.</ref> and to {{AdmRN}} on the Retired List on 4 June, 1913.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28726/pages/3992 no. 28726. p. 3992.] 6 June, 1913.</ref> |
Windham died at Reymerston Hall, Attleborough, Norfolk. He was buried on Wednesday, 24 May, 1916 at St. George's Cemetary, Hanwell, Middlesex. | Windham died at Reymerston Hall, Attleborough, Norfolk. He was buried on Wednesday, 24 May, 1916 at St. George's Cemetary, Hanwell, Middlesex. | ||
Revision as of 18:00, 24 September 2012
Admiral Charles Windham, C.V.O., Royal Navy, Retired (1 March, 1851 – 20 May, 1916) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Early Life & Career
Charles Windham was born on 1 March, 1851, the second son of Lieutenant-Colonel (later Major-General Sir) Charles Ashe Windham, who won fame for his bravery during the Crimean War. His paternal grandfather was Vice-Admiral William Lukin Windham, and his mother was Marianne Catherine Emily, youngest daughter of Admiral Sir John Poo de la Poer Beresford.
Windham was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 31 March, 1874.[1]
He was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1888.[2]
On 11 June, 1891, Windham was appointed to H.M.S. Howe.[3]
Windham was promoted to the rank of Captain on 1 January, 1895.[4]
A tale about Windham is recounted in Fabulous Admirals:
Long ago, a stoker having been drowned, the men collected $450 and produced a design for an elaborate tombstone to be bought. Captain Charles Windham heard of this, fell in the ship's company, and spoke: 'I heave heard that this man left a widow and two children penniless in England, and you propose to erect this ludicrous tombstone. My father, Redan Windham, they called him, for he saved the Redan, died and we put up a stone for him for a fiver. I know, for I tossed my brother for who should pay for it and lost.'
The Captain continued, 'I shall confiscate the money, send it and more to his widow; and pay for a suitable tombstone myself. Dismiss the ship's company.[5]
Windham was appointed a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (C.V.O.) on 8 March, 1901.[6]
Windham was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 4 December, 1905, vice MacLeod.[7]
On 18 July, 1907 Windham was appointed a Gentleman Usher to the King, a position he retained until his death.
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 4 June, 1909.[8]
He was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on the Retired List on 22 July, 1910,[9] and to Admiral on the Retired List on 4 June, 1913.[10]
Windham died at Reymerston Hall, Attleborough, Norfolk. He was buried on Wednesday, 24 May, 1916 at St. George's Cemetary, Hanwell, Middlesex.
Footnotes
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 24082. p. 1923. 31 March, 1874.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 25837. p. 3826. 13 July, 1888.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Friday, 12 June, 1891. Issue 33349, col C, p. 8.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26585. p. 7. 1 January, 1895.
- ↑ Lowis. p. 197.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27292. p. 1648. 8 March, 1901.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27861. p. 8812. 8 December, 1905.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28258. p. 4386. 8 June, 1909.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28400. p. 5396. 26 July, 1910.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28726. p. 3992. 6 June, 1913.
Bibliography
- "Death of Admiral Windham" (Obituaries). The Times. Tuesday, 23 May, 1916. Issue 41174, col E, pg. 11.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/86.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/39.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/18.
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Captain of H.M.Y. Osborne 1896 – 1901 |
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