Difference between revisions of "John William Leopold McClintock"
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In May of 1904, McClintock was serving as Lieutenant (G) in {{UK-Jupiter}}.<ref>''Joint Report of the Mediterranean and Channel Committees on Methods of Controlling Gun Fire in Action'' at {{TNA|ADM 1/7758}}, p. 10.</ref> | In May of 1904, McClintock was serving as Lieutenant (G) in {{UK-Jupiter}}.<ref>''Joint Report of the Mediterranean and Channel Committees on Methods of Controlling Gun Fire in Action'' at {{TNA|ADM 1/7758}}, p. 10.</ref> | ||
− | McClintock was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 1 January, 1905. | + | McClintock was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 1 January, 1905.{{Gaz|27750|25|3 January, 1905}} |
In 1907, McClintock was awarded the [[Royal Humane Society's Bronze Medal]] for saving life from drowning.{{NLJul11|p. 960}} | In 1907, McClintock was awarded the [[Royal Humane Society's Bronze Medal]] for saving life from drowning.{{NLJul11|p. 960}} | ||
− | He was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 30 June, 1912. | + | He was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 30 June, 1912.{{Gaz|28623|4748|2 July, 1912}} |
McClintock was appointed to command the {{UK-Queen}} on 22 January, 1914 as flag captain to Vice-Admiral commanding Second and Third Fleets.{{NLApr14|p. 363}} | McClintock was appointed to command the {{UK-Queen}} on 22 January, 1914 as flag captain to Vice-Admiral commanding Second and Third Fleets.{{NLApr14|p. 363}} | ||
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McClintock 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 1 January, 1919.{{GazSup|31099|106|1 January, 1919}} He succeeded Captain [[Frederic Charles Dreyer|Frederic C. Dreyer]] as [[Gunnery and Torpedo Division (Royal Navy)|Director of Naval Artillery and Torpedo]] on 1 February, 1919.<ref>''Naval Staff of the Admiralty''. C.B. 3013. p. 123.</ref> | McClintock 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 1 January, 1919.{{GazSup|31099|106|1 January, 1919}} He succeeded Captain [[Frederic Charles Dreyer|Frederic C. Dreyer]] as [[Gunnery and Torpedo Division (Royal Navy)|Director of Naval Artillery and Torpedo]] on 1 February, 1919.<ref>''Naval Staff of the Admiralty''. C.B. 3013. p. 123.</ref> | ||
− | He was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 2 July, 1922, vice [[Francis Clifton Brown|Brown]]. | + | He was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 2 July, 1922, vice [[Francis Clifton Brown|Brown]].{{Gaz|32728|5201|11 July, 1922}} |
− | McClintock was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on 3 August, 1927, vice [[Louis Charles Stirling Woollcombe|Woollcombe]]. | + | McClintock was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on 3 August, 1927, vice [[Louis Charles Stirling Woollcombe|Woollcombe]].{{Gaz|33300|5105|5 August, 1927}} |
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== |
Revision as of 22:11, 27 December 2020
Vice-Admiral John William Leopold McClintock, C.B., D.S.O., Royal Navy (26 July, 1874 – 23 March, 1929) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
The son of famed artic explorer Sir Francis Leopold McClintock.
In May of 1904, McClintock was serving as Lieutenant (G) in Jupiter.[1]
McClintock was promoted to the rank of Commander on 1 January, 1905.[2]
In 1907, McClintock was awarded the Royal Humane Society's Bronze Medal for saving life from drowning.[3]
He was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1912.[4]
McClintock was appointed to command the Queen on 22 January, 1914 as flag captain to Vice-Admiral commanding Second and Third Fleets.[5]
He was appointed to command of the new battleship Lord Nelson on 30 April, 1914.[6]
Great War
He was appointed in command of Dreadnought on 19 July, 1916.[7]
He was appointed in command of King George V on 1 December, 1916.[8]
Post-War
McClintock 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 1 January, 1919.[9] He succeeded Captain Frederic C. Dreyer as Director of Naval Artillery and Torpedo on 1 February, 1919.[10]
He was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 2 July, 1922, vice Brown.[11]
McClintock was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 3 August, 1927, vice Woollcombe.[12]
Bibliography
- "Vice-Admiral J. W. L. McClintock" (Obituaries). The Times. Monday, 25 March, 1929. Issue 45160, col C, p. 17.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/141.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/89.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/43.
Footnotes
- ↑ Joint Report of the Mediterranean and Channel Committees on Methods of Controlling Gun Fire in Action at The National Archives. ADM 1/7758, p. 10.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27750. p. 25. 3 January, 1905.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1911). p. 960.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28623. p. 4748. 2 July, 1912.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1914). p. 363.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1914). p. 350.
- ↑ McClintock Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. p. 459.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1917). p. 394x.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 31099. p. 106. 1 January, 1919.
- ↑ Naval Staff of the Admiralty. C.B. 3013. p. 123.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 32728. p. 5201. 11 July, 1922.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 33300. p. 5105. 5 August, 1927.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1912). p. 300.
- ↑ McClintock Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 459.
- ↑ McClintock Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 459.
- ↑ McClintock Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 459.
- ↑ McClintock Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 459.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1914). p. 363.
- ↑ McClintock Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 459.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1915). p. 395o.
- ↑ McClintock Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 459.
- ↑ McClintock Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 459.
- ↑ McClintock Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 459.
- ↑ McClintock Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 459.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1917). p. 394x.
- ↑ McClintock Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 459.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1918). p. 763.
- ↑ McClintock Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 459.
- ↑ Temporarily replaced by Segrave. Segrave Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 226.
- ↑ Presumably, resuming his tenure. Segrave Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 226.
- ↑ McClintock Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 459.
- ↑ McClintock Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 459.
- ↑ McClintock Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 459.
- ↑ McClintock Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 459.
- ↑ McClintock Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 236.
- ↑ McClintock Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 236.
- ↑ McClintock Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 236.
- ↑ McClintock Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 236.
- ↑ McClintock Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 236.
- People
- People (UK)
- 1874 births
- 1929 deaths
- H.M.S. Britannia (Training Ship) Entrants of July, 1887
- Gunnery Officers
- Gunnery Officers (UK)
- Assistant Directors of the Mobilisation Division (Royal Navy)
- Directors of Naval Artillery and Torpedo (Royal Navy)
- Flag Officers
- Flag Officers (UK)
- Vice-Admirals
- Vice-Admirals (UK)