Difference between revisions of "Kerrison Kiddle"
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Kiddle was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 30 June, 1898.<ref>Kiddle Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44/250.|D7576610}} f. 250.</ref> | Kiddle was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 30 June, 1898.<ref>Kiddle Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44/250.|D7576610}} f. 250.</ref> | ||
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| + | In 1904 Kiddle helped gather information on Algerian ports. | ||
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| + | Kiddle was to travel to give evidence in a law case by 18 February, 1908. | ||
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| + | On 15 December, 1908, Kiddle was appointed to {{UK-Irresistible}} as first and torpedo officer. In 1909, a Court of Enquiry faulted Kiddle in the loss of a torpedo, judging that he fired a second one before a picket boat was ready to observe it. He was superseded in ''Irresistible'' on 15 October, 1909 and proceeded to {{UK-Vernon}} to requalify in torpedoes. He emerged on 3 November and was appointed to {{UK-Hannibal}} as first and torpedo officer.<ref>Kiddle Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44/250.|D7576610}} f. 250.</ref> | ||
On 1 December, 1909, Kiddle married Hjordis Holter at Uranienberg Church, Christiana Norway. | On 1 December, 1909, Kiddle married Hjordis Holter at Uranienberg Church, Christiana Norway. | ||
| − | Kiddle was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1911.<ref>Kiddle Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44/250.|D7576610}} f. 250.</ref> | + | Kiddle traveled to Norway for one month from late June 1911. |
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| + | Kiddle was appointed to {{UK-Andromeda}} as torpedo officer and for duty with ships of the 4th Division, Home Fleet on 16 November, 1911. He was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1911 shortly after recovering from the first hospital admission for an ulcer that would plague him as time went on, developing into chronic appendicitis in late 1913.<ref>Kiddle Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44/250.|D7576610}} f. 250.</ref> | ||
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| + | On 1 February, 1912, Kiddle was appointed in command of a vessel that is most likely a destroyer in {{UK-DF|2}}, but its name is illegible. His command ended on 5 June, 1913. | ||
Kiddle was appointed in command of the {{UK-Contest|f=t}} on 26 February, 1914.{{NLJan15|p. 297}} | Kiddle was appointed in command of the {{UK-Contest|f=t}} on 26 February, 1914.{{NLJan15|p. 297}} | ||
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| + | On 28 March 1915, Kiddle was blamed when {{UK-Contest}} collided with {{UK-KingOrry}}, but no further action was taken. | ||
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| + | On 8 August, 1915, he was back in Haslar with gastritis. On 24 September, he was found fit and sent to re-join {{UK-Contest}}. But his condition would soon return and Kiddle was superseded in {{UK-Contest}} on 23 January, 1916 after having been sent to a hospital ship the day before and judged "not likely to return for some time." Kiddle would be allowed to perform some work ashore at Dover supporting the [[Dover Patrol]] from 22 June, 1916 but not be declared fit before 15 September. To be on the safe side, perhaps, Kiddle was retained at Dover until being appointed in command of {{UK-Active}} in March, 1917. | ||
Kiddle was promoted to the rank of Acting {{CaptRN}} on 5 December, 1917.<ref>Kiddle Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44/250.|D7576610}} f. 250.</ref> | Kiddle was promoted to the rank of Acting {{CaptRN}} on 5 December, 1917.<ref>Kiddle Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44/250.|D7576610}} f. 250.</ref> | ||
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| + | On 24 May 1919, Kiddle was once again permitted to travel to Norway during his leave. He received a C.B.E. for his work in {{UK-Greenwich}} and keeping the ships of {{UK-DF|14}} in top shape. | ||
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In October 1920, Kiddle qualified as an interpreter in Norwegian after six month's study in the country. | In October 1920, Kiddle qualified as an interpreter in Norwegian after six month's study in the country. | ||
Revision as of 11:37, 28 February 2017
Captain Kerrison Kiddle, C.B.E., R.N. (27 December, 1876 – 26 December, 1949) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Born in Southsea the son of Fleet Paymaster R.N. J Kiddle, Esq., Kiddle gained twelve months' time on passing out of Britannia.
Kiddle was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 June, 1898.[1]
In 1904 Kiddle helped gather information on Algerian ports.
Kiddle was to travel to give evidence in a law case by 18 February, 1908.
On 15 December, 1908, Kiddle was appointed to Irresistible as first and torpedo officer. In 1909, a Court of Enquiry faulted Kiddle in the loss of a torpedo, judging that he fired a second one before a picket boat was ready to observe it. He was superseded in Irresistible on 15 October, 1909 and proceeded to Vernon to requalify in torpedoes. He emerged on 3 November and was appointed to Hannibal as first and torpedo officer.[2]
On 1 December, 1909, Kiddle married Hjordis Holter at Uranienberg Church, Christiana Norway.
Kiddle traveled to Norway for one month from late June 1911.
Kiddle was appointed to Andromeda as torpedo officer and for duty with ships of the 4th Division, Home Fleet on 16 November, 1911. He was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1911 shortly after recovering from the first hospital admission for an ulcer that would plague him as time went on, developing into chronic appendicitis in late 1913.[3]
On 1 February, 1912, Kiddle was appointed in command of a vessel that is most likely a destroyer in Second Destroyer Flotilla, but its name is illegible. His command ended on 5 June, 1913.
Kiddle was appointed in command of the destroyer Contest on 26 February, 1914.[4]
On 28 March 1915, Kiddle was blamed when Contest collided with King Orry, but no further action was taken.
On 8 August, 1915, he was back in Haslar with gastritis. On 24 September, he was found fit and sent to re-join Contest. But his condition would soon return and Kiddle was superseded in Contest on 23 January, 1916 after having been sent to a hospital ship the day before and judged "not likely to return for some time." Kiddle would be allowed to perform some work ashore at Dover supporting the Dover Patrol from 22 June, 1916 but not be declared fit before 15 September. To be on the safe side, perhaps, Kiddle was retained at Dover until being appointed in command of Active in March, 1917.
Kiddle was promoted to the rank of Acting Captain on 5 December, 1917.[5]
Kiddle was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1918.[6]
Post-War
On 24 May 1919, Kiddle was once again permitted to travel to Norway during his leave. He received a C.B.E. for his work in Greenwich and keeping the ships of Fourteenth Destroyer Flotilla in top shape.
In October 1920, Kiddle qualified as an interpreter in Norwegian after six month's study in the country.
In February, 1921, Kiddle was appointed in command of the light cruiser Undaunted.
Placed on the Retired List at his own request on 3 July, 1922.
World War II
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Contest 5 Jun, 1913[7] |
Succeeded by Gerald L. Parnell |
| Preceded by Gerald L. Parnell |
Captain of H.M.S. Contest 26 Feb, 1914[8] |
Succeeded by Ernald G. H. Master |
| Preceded by Percy Withers |
Captain of H.M.S. Active Mar, 1917[9] – 12 Nov, 1917[Inference] |
Succeeded by Gordon Campbell |
| Preceded by Rafe G. Rowley-Conwy |
Captain of H.M.S. Greenwich 5 Dec, 1917[10] – Feb, 1919 |
Succeeded by Nicholas E. Archdale |
| Preceded by Henry P. Boyd |
Captain of H.M.S. Undaunted Feb, 1921[11] |
Succeeded by ? |
Footnotes
- ↑ Kiddle Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/250. f. 250.
- ↑ Kiddle Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/250. f. 250.
- ↑ Kiddle Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/250. f. 250.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1915). p. 297.
- ↑ Kiddle Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/250. f. 250.
- ↑ Kiddle Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/250. f. 250.
- ↑ The Navy List. (November, 1913). p. 298.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1915). p. 393c.
- ↑ The Navy List. (November, 1917). p. 391b.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 804.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
