Charles Windham
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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
He was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1888.[1]
On 11 June, 1891, Windham was appointed to H.M.S. Howe.[2]
Windham was promoted to the rank of Captain on 1 January, 1895.[3]
On 18 July, 1907 Windham was appointed a Gentleman Usher to the King, a position he retained until his death.
He was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on the Retired List on 22 July, 1910,[4] and to Admiral on the Retired List on 4 June, 1913.[5]
Windham died at Reymerston Hall, Attleborough, Norfolk. He was buried on Wednesday, 24 May, 1916 at St. George's Cemetary, Hanwell, Middlesex.
Footnotes
- ↑ 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, pg. 8.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 26585. p. 7. 1 January, 1895.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 28400. p. 5396. 26 July, 1910.
- ↑ 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 196/39.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/18.
| Command of H.M.Y. Osborne | ||
| Preceded by Captain George Anson Primrose |
Captain Charles Windham 1896 – 1901 |
Succeeded by ? |
