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He was the creator of the [[Brownrigg Keyboard]] used through much of the [[First World War]] to mark the range plots of [[Dreyer Fire Control Table|Dreyer tables]].
 
He was the creator of the [[Brownrigg Keyboard]] used through much of the [[First World War]] to mark the range plots of [[Dreyer Fire Control Table|Dreyer tables]].
  
On 15 September, 1916, he was appointed a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O.) for his services at Jutland.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/29751/supplements/9071 (Supplement) no. 29751.  p. 9071.]  15 September, 1916.</ref>
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On 15 September, 1916, he was appointed a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O.) for his services at Jutland.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/29751/supplements/9071 (Supplement) no. 29751.  p. 9071.]  15 September, 1916.</ref>
  
 
In August, 1917 he became Gunnery Commander on the staff of the {{UK-CS|1}} in {{UK-Courageous}}.
 
In August, 1917 he became Gunnery Commander on the staff of the {{UK-CS|1}} in {{UK-Courageous}}.
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==Post-War==
 
==Post-War==
 
Brownrigg was appointed to ''President'' as Assistant Director of Naval Artillery and Torpedo on 6 February, 1919.<ref>"Naval Appointments" (Official Appointments and Notices).  ''The Times''.  Monday, 27 January, 1919.  Issue '''42008''', col G, p. 14.</ref>
 
Brownrigg was appointed to ''President'' as Assistant Director of Naval Artillery and Torpedo on 6 February, 1919.<ref>"Naval Appointments" (Official Appointments and Notices).  ''The Times''.  Monday, 27 January, 1919.  Issue '''42008''', col G, p. 14.</ref>
He was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 15 May, 1930.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/33606/pages/3069 no. 33606.  p. 3069.]  16 May, 1930.</ref>
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He was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 15 May, 1930.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/33606/pages/3069 no. 33606.  p. 3069.]  16 May, 1930.</ref>
  
 
==Footnotes==
 
==Footnotes==

Revision as of 18:05, 24 September 2012

Admiral SIR Henry John Studholme Brownrigg, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., Royal Navy (3 September, 1882 – 24 January, 1943) was an officer in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Great War

He served in King George V as a Commander (G) until October, 1915 when he was made Executive Officer of Barham.

He was the creator of the Brownrigg Keyboard used through much of the First World War to mark the range plots of Dreyer tables.

On 15 September, 1916, he was appointed a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O.) for his services at Jutland.[1]

In August, 1917 he became Gunnery Commander on the staff of the First Cruiser Squadron in Courageous.

Post-War

Brownrigg was appointed to President as Assistant Director of Naval Artillery and Torpedo on 6 February, 1919.[2] He was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 15 May, 1930.[3]

Footnotes

  1. The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 29751. p. 9071. 15 September, 1916.
  2. "Naval Appointments" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Monday, 27 January, 1919. Issue 42008, col G, p. 14.
  3. The London Gazette: no. 33606. p. 3069. 16 May, 1930.

Bibliography

  • "Adml. Sir Studholme Brownrigg" (Obituaries). The Times. Wednesday, 8 September, 1943. Issue 49645, col D, pg. 7.

Service Record

Naval Appointments
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