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{{CaptRN}} '''Edward Miller Corrie Rutherfoord''', | {{CaptRN}} (retired) '''Edward Miller Corrie Rutherfoord''', D.S.O. (27 December, 1879 – 10 February, 1935) was an officer in the [[Royal Navy]]. | ||
His last name appears as "Rutherford" in some ''Navy Lists'', but a quick check of a few makes me think the double o is the actual spelling. | His last name appears as "Rutherford" in some ''Navy Lists'', but a quick check of a few makes me think the double o is the actual spelling. | ||
==Life & Career== | ==Life & Career== | ||
Rutherfoord was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 31 December, 1901.<ref>Rutherfoord Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/45/133.|D7603385}} f. 137.</ref> | |||
Rutherfoord was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on | Rutherfoord was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 31 December, 1904.<ref>Rutherfoord Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/45/133.|D7603385}} f. 137.</ref> | ||
Rutherfoord was | ==Great War== | ||
Rutherfoord was in command of the {{UK-Speedy|f=c}} at the start of the war, having been appointed in command on 4 March, 1914. She was lost under his command to a mine on 3 September, 1914. Archly, Rutherfoord was then placed in command of Mine Sweeping Trawlers on 8 September. He worked in this capacity until he was appointed in command of the {{UK-Falcon|f=t}} on 31 October, 1914.<ref>Rutherfoord Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/45/133.|D7603385}} f. 137.</ref> | |||
Rutherfoord was promoted to the rank of {{ | Rutherfoord was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1914.<ref>Rutherfoord Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/45/133.|D7603385}} f. 137.</ref> | ||
He was appointed in command of the {{UK-Talisman|f=t}} on 19 November, 1917.{{NLFeb19|p. 913. His name is spelled "Rutherford" in this edition}} | He was appointed in command of the {{UK-Talisman|f=t}} on 19 November, 1917.{{NLFeb19|p. 913. His name is spelled "Rutherford" in this edition}} | ||
Rutherfoord impressed the Admiralty with his judgment and prompt action in an attack on an enemy submarine on 19 September, 1918.<ref>Rutherfoord Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/45/133.|D7603385}} f. 137.</ref> | |||
==Post-War== | |||
Rutherfoord was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 24 March, 1920, soon to travel to Brazil. He was subsequently promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 27 December, 1924.<ref>Rutherfoord Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/45/133.|D7603385}} f. 137.</ref> | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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Revision as of 15:16, 23 November 2016
Captain (retired) Edward Miller Corrie Rutherfoord, D.S.O. (27 December, 1879 – 10 February, 1935) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
His last name appears as "Rutherford" in some Navy Lists, but a quick check of a few makes me think the double o is the actual spelling.
Life & Career
Rutherfoord was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 31 December, 1901.[1]
Rutherfoord was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 31 December, 1904.[2]
Great War
Rutherfoord was in command of the "S" Class destroyer Speedy at the start of the war, having been appointed in command on 4 March, 1914. She was lost under his command to a mine on 3 September, 1914. Archly, Rutherfoord was then placed in command of Mine Sweeping Trawlers on 8 September. He worked in this capacity until he was appointed in command of the destroyer Falcon on 31 October, 1914.[3]
Rutherfoord was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1914.[4]
He was appointed in command of the destroyer Talisman on 19 November, 1917.[5]
Rutherfoord impressed the Admiralty with his judgment and prompt action in an attack on an enemy submarine on 19 September, 1918.[6]
Post-War
Rutherfoord was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 24 March, 1920, soon to travel to Brazil. He was subsequently promoted to the rank of Captain on 27 December, 1924.[7]
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Hubert S. Cardale |
Captain of H.M.S. Falcon 28 May, 1906[8] |
Succeeded by William H. Darwall |
| Preceded by Joseph A. Shuter |
Captain of H.M.S. Leda 7 Jan, 1914[9] – 4 Mar, 1914[10] |
Succeeded by Hugh Seymour |
| Preceded by Hugh Seymour |
Captain of H.M.S. Speedy 4 Mar, 1914[11] – 3 Sep, 1914[Inference][12] |
Succeeded by ? |
| Preceded by Charles J. H. Du Boulay |
Captain of H.M.S. Falcon 31 Oct, 1914[13] |
Succeeded by Alastair C. N. Farquhar |
| Preceded by William G. Howard |
Captain of H.M. T.B. 99 19 Sep, 1916[14] – 19 Nov, 1917[15] |
Succeeded by Basil E. Reinold |
| Preceded by John I. Hallett |
Captain of H.M.S. Talisman 19 Nov, 1917[16] |
Succeeded by ? |
Footnotes
- ↑ Rutherfoord Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/133. f. 137.
- ↑ Rutherfoord Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/133. f. 137.
- ↑ Rutherfoord Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/133. f. 137.
- ↑ Rutherfoord Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/133. f. 137.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 913. His name is spelled "Rutherford" in this edition.
- ↑ Rutherfoord Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/133. f. 137.
- ↑ Rutherfoord Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/133. f. 137.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1908). p. 313-15.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1914). p. 338.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1914). p. 338.
- ↑ The Navy List. (September, 1914). p. 381.
- ↑ Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1906–1921. p. 19.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1915). p. 394b.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1916). p. 401a.
- ↑ Rutherfoord Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45 f. ?.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 913.
