Algernon Horatio Anson
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Rear-Admiral (retired) Algernon Horatio Anson, J.P., Royal Navy (3 August, 1854 – 12 November, 1913) was an officer of the Royal Navy. His younger brother, Walter Vernon Anson, also served in the navy.
Life & Career
Born the fourth son of Sir J. W. H. Anson, Second Baroney.
Promoted to Lieutenant with seniority of 16 April, 1878.
13 March 1888 sentenced to be reprimanded following Court Martial for contempt of superior officers.
Promoted to Commander with seniority of 30 June, 1892.
In 1896 he married The Hon. Adela Vernon, daughter of Sixth Baron Vernon. They had two sons.
Promoted to Captain with seniority of 1 January, 1899.
Retired 3 August, 1905 and promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral (retired) on 15 June, 1908.
Bibliography
- "Rear-Admiral A. H. Anson" (Obituaries). The Times. Friday, 14 November, 1913. Issue 40369, col C, pg. 11.
Service Records
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by John H. W. Theed |
Captain of H.M.S. Salamander 11 Jul, 1893[1] – 24 Aug, 1893 |
Succeeded by Douglas Hamond-Graeme |
| Preceded by Rowland E. Berkeley |
Captain of H.M.S. Landrail 15 Jun, 1897 – 17 Jul, 1897 |
Succeeded by Ernest F. A. Gaunt |
| Preceded by Henry C. A. Baynes |
Captain of H.M.S. Hearty 17 Jul, 1897[2] – 1 Jan, 1899 |
Succeeded by Herbert G. King-Hall |
| Preceded by Philip F. Tillard |
Captain of H.M.S. Apollo 11 Jul, 1899 |
Succeeded by George E. Patey |
| Preceded by Cecil Burney |
Captain of H.M.S. Hawke 16 Jul, 1901[3] – 22 Aug, 1901 |
Succeeded by Algernon H. Anson |
| Preceded by Algernon H. Anson |
Captain of H.M.S. Hawke 1 Apr, 1902 – 23 Jul, 1902 |
Succeeded by Julian C. A. Wilkinson |
Footnotes
- ↑ "The Naval Manœuvres". The Times. Monday, 10 July, 1893. Issue 33999, col D, p. 10.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1898). p. 256.
- ↑ "The Naval Manoeuvres." The Times (London, England), Thursday, July 11, 1901, Issue 36504, p.8.
