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William Hannam Henderson was born at Worth, near Sandwich, on 20 June, 1845.  He was the eldest of four brothers born to John Henderson, J.P., and Laura, daughter of Henry Pett Hannam.  His brothers were [[Reginald Friend Hannam Henderson]] (later an {{AdmRN}} and knighted), [[Frank Hannam Henderson]] (later Vice-Admiral on the Retired List), and John Henderson, who retired as a {{CommRN}}.
William Hannam Henderson was born at Worth, near Sandwich, on 20 June, 1845.  He was the eldest of four brothers born to John Henderson, J.P., and Laura, daughter of Henry Pett Hannam.  His brothers were [[Reginald Friend Hannam Henderson]] (later an {{AdmRN}} and knighted), [[Frank Hannam Henderson]] (later Vice-Admiral on the Retired List), and John Henderson, who retired as a {{CommRN}}.


Henderson was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 11 September, 1866.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/23162/pages/5031 no. 23162.  p. 5031.]  14 September, 1866.</ref>
Henderson was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 11 September, 1866.{{Gaz|23162|5031|14 September, 1866}}


Henderson was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1879.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/24797/pages/2 no. 24797.  p. 2.]  2 January, 1880.</ref>
Henderson was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1879.{{Gaz|24797|2|2 January, 1880}}
   
   
Henderson was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 1 January, 1886.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/25545/pages/7 no. 25545.  p. 7.]  1 January, 1886.</ref>
Henderson was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 1 January, 1886.{{Gaz|25545|7|1 January, 1886}}
 
He assumed command of the {{UK-Edgar|f=t}} in January 1894, remaining with her until 1896.


==Flag Rank==
==Flag Rank==
Henderson was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} dated 20 November, 1899, vice [[Hilary Gustavus Andoe|Andoe]].<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27139/pages/7929 no. 27139.  p. 7929.]  28 November, 1899.</ref>
Henderson was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} dated 20 November, 1899, vice [[Hilary Gustavus Andoe|Andoe]].{{Gaz|27139|7929|28 November, 1899}}


On 28 March, 1900, he was appointed a Member of the Privy Council of Jamaica, and a nominated Member of the Legislature of Jamaica.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27178/pages/2129 no. 27178.  p. 2129.]  30 March, 1900.</ref>
On 28 March, 1900, he was appointed a Member of the Privy Council of Jamaica, and a nominated Member of the Legislature of Jamaica.{{Gaz|27178|2129|30 March, 1900}}


Henderson succeeded Vice-Admiral [[Thomas Sturges Jackson|Sir Thomas S. Jackson]] as [[Admiral Superintendent of Devonport Dockyard]] on 11 July, 1902.<ref>"Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices).  ''The Times''.  Thursday, 10 July, 1902.  Issue '''36816''', col C, pg. 10.</ref>  He was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on 27 November, 1904, vice [[John Robert Ebenezer Pattisson|Pattisson]].<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27740/pages/8290 no. 27740.  p. 8290.]  2 November, 1904.</ref> He was succeeded at Devonport by Rear-Admiral [[Charles James Barlow|Charles J. Barlow]] on 1 April, 1906.<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices).  ''The Times''.  Friday, 9 March, 1906.  Issue '''37963''', col A, pg. 10.</ref>  On 21 August he was appointed a Commissioner of a Royal Commission on the management of British coastal lights, buoys and beacons.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27944/pages/5867 no. 27944.  p. 5867.]  28 August, 1906.</ref>
Henderson succeeded Vice-Admiral [[Thomas Sturges Jackson|Sir Thomas S. Jackson]] as [[Admiral Superintendent of Devonport Dockyard]] on 11 July, 1902.<ref>"Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices).  ''The Times''.  Thursday, 10 July, 1902.  Issue '''36816''', col C, p. 10.</ref>  He was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on 27 November, 1904, vice [[John Robert Ebenezer Pattisson|Pattisson]].{{Gaz|27740|8290|2 November, 1904}} He was succeeded at Devonport by Rear-Admiral [[Charles James Barlow|Charles J. Barlow]] on 1 April, 1906.<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices).  ''The Times''.  Friday, 9 March, 1906.  Issue '''37963''', col A, p. 10.</ref>  On 21 August he was appointed a Commissioner of a Royal Commission on the management of British coastal lights, buoys and beacons.{{Gaz|27944|5867|28 August, 1906}}


Henderson was promoted to the rank of Admiral on 30 June, 1908, vice [[Hugo Lewis Pearson|Pearson]].<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28156/pages/4940 no. 28156.  p. 4940.]  7 July, 1908.</ref> In accordance with the provisions of the [[Order in Council of 8 December, 1903]], he was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 2 July.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28156/pages/4940 no. 28156.  p. 4940.]  7 July, 1908.</ref>
Henderson was promoted to the rank of Admiral on 30 June, 1908, vice [[Hugo Lewis Pearson|Pearson]].{{Gaz|28156|4940|7 July, 1908}} In accordance with the provisions of the [[Order in Council of 8 December, 1903]], he was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 2 July.{{Gaz|28156|4940|7 July, 1908}}
 
He maintained a keen interest in the naval service after retirement, serving as the first Editor of ''[[The Naval Review]]'' from 1913 until his death.


On the occasion of the King's birthday he was appointed a Knight Commander of the Military Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (K.B.E.) on 3 June, 1924.<ref>''Edinburgh Gazette'': [http://www.edinburgh-gazette.co.uk/issues/14029/pages/766 no. 14029.  p. 766.]  6 June, 1924.</ref>
On the occasion of the King's birthday he was appointed a Knight Commander of the Military Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (K.B.E.) on 3 June, 1924.<ref>''Edinburgh Gazette'': [http://www.edinburgh-gazette.co.uk/issues/14029/pages/766 no. 14029.  p. 766.]  6 June, 1924.</ref>
==Footnotes==
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==Bibliography==
==Bibliography==
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*"Admiral Sir W. H. Henderson" (Obituaries).  ''The Times''.  Thursday, 30 April, 1931.  Issue '''45810''', col B, pg. 16.
*"Admiral Sir W. H. Henderson" (Obituaries).  ''The Times''.  Thursday, 30 April, 1931.  Issue '''45810''', col B, p. 16.
{{refend}}
{{refend}}


==Papers==
==Papers==
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*[http://collections.rmg.co.uk/archive/objects/491791.html Papers in the possession of the National Maritime Museum.]
*[http://collections.rmg.co.uk/archive/objects/491791.html Papers in the possession of the National Maritime Museum.] For a detailed list see [[Henderson Papers at the National Maritime Museum]].
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==Service Records==
==Service Records==
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*The National Archives.  [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/details-result.asp?Edoc_Id=8556536&queryType=1&resultcount=14 ADM 196/86.]
*{{TNA|ADM 196/86.|D8115130}}
*The National Archives.  [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/details-result.asp?Edoc_Id=7894072&queryType=1&resultcount=14 ADM 196/36.]
*{{TNA|ADM 196/36.|D7578606}}
*The National Archives.  [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/details-result.asp?Edoc_Id=7903700&queryType=1&resultcount=12 ADM 197/15.]
*{{TNA|ADM 196/36.|D7598858}}
*{{TNA|ADM 197/15.|D7588230}}
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Latest revision as of 23:17, 6 April 2022

Admiral Sir William H. Henderson.

Admiral SIR William Hannam Henderson, K.B.E., Royal Navy (20 June, 1845 – 29 April, 1931) was an officer of the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

William Hannam Henderson was born at Worth, near Sandwich, on 20 June, 1845. He was the eldest of four brothers born to John Henderson, J.P., and Laura, daughter of Henry Pett Hannam. His brothers were Reginald Friend Hannam Henderson (later an Admiral and knighted), Frank Hannam Henderson (later Vice-Admiral on the Retired List), and John Henderson, who retired as a Commander.

Henderson was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 11 September, 1866.[1]

Henderson was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1879.[2]

Henderson was promoted to the rank of Captain on 1 January, 1886.[3]

He assumed command of the first class protected cruiser Edgar in January 1894, remaining with her until 1896.

Flag Rank

Henderson was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral dated 20 November, 1899, vice Andoe.[4]

On 28 March, 1900, he was appointed a Member of the Privy Council of Jamaica, and a nominated Member of the Legislature of Jamaica.[5]

Henderson succeeded Vice-Admiral Sir Thomas S. Jackson as Admiral Superintendent of Devonport Dockyard on 11 July, 1902.[6] He was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 27 November, 1904, vice Pattisson.[7] He was succeeded at Devonport by Rear-Admiral Charles J. Barlow on 1 April, 1906.[8] On 21 August he was appointed a Commissioner of a Royal Commission on the management of British coastal lights, buoys and beacons.[9]

Henderson was promoted to the rank of Admiral on 30 June, 1908, vice Pearson.[10] In accordance with the provisions of the Order in Council of 8 December, 1903, he was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 2 July.[11]

He maintained a keen interest in the naval service after retirement, serving as the first Editor of The Naval Review from 1913 until his death.

On the occasion of the King's birthday he was appointed a Knight Commander of the Military Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (K.B.E.) on 3 June, 1924.[12]

Bibliography

  • "Admiral Sir W. H. Henderson" (Obituaries). The Times. Thursday, 30 April, 1931. Issue 45810, col B, p. 16.

Papers

Service Records

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
Charles L. Oxley 		Captain of H.M.S. Conquest
1 Feb, 1889[13] 		Succeeded by
?
Preceded by
Thomas P. W. Nesham 		Captain of H.M.S. Arethusa
21 Jul, 1892[14] 		Succeeded by
Gerald C. Langley
Preceded by
William A. D. Acland 		Captain of H.M.S. Edgar
25 Jan, 1894[15] 		Succeeded by
Arthur C. Clarke
Preceded by
William M. Lang 		Captain of H.M.S. Devastation
1 Dec, 1896 – 12 Jan, 1898 		Succeeded by
Henry L. F. Royle
Preceded by
Orford Churchill 		Captain of H.M.S. Nile
13 Jan, 1898 – 31 Mar, 1898 		Succeeded by
John H. Rainier
Preceded by
Herbert W. Dowding 		Commodore-in-Charge, Jamaica
31 Mar, 1898[16] – 1900[17] 		Succeeded by
Edward H. M. Davis
Preceded by
Sir Thomas S. Jackson 		Admiral Superintendent, Devonport Dockyard
11 Jul, 1902[18] 		Succeeded by
Charles J. Barlow

Footnotes

  1. ↑ The London Gazette: no. 23162. p. 5031. 14 September, 1866.
  2. ↑ The London Gazette: no. 24797. p. 2. 2 January, 1880.
  3. ↑ The London Gazette: no. 25545. p. 7. 1 January, 1886.
  4. ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27139. p. 7929. 28 November, 1899.
  5. ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27178. p. 2129. 30 March, 1900.
  6. ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Thursday, 10 July, 1902. Issue 36816, col C, p. 10.
  7. ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27740. p. 8290. 2 November, 1904.
  8. ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Friday, 9 March, 1906. Issue 37963, col A, p. 10.
  9. ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27944. p. 5867. 28 August, 1906.
  10. ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28156. p. 4940. 7 July, 1908.
  11. ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28156. p. 4940. 7 July, 1908.
  12. ↑ Edinburgh Gazette: no. 14029. p. 766. 6 June, 1924.
  13. ↑ The Navy List. (March, 1892). p. 212.
  14. ↑ "The Naval Manoeuvres." The Times (London, England), Saturday, Jul 16, 1892; pg. 17; Issue 33692.
  15. ↑ The Navy List. (March, 1896). p. 220.
  16. ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Monday, 21 March, 1898. Issue 35469, col C, p. 12.
  17. ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY SENIOR APPOINTMENTS.
  18. ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Thursday, 10 July, 1902. Issue 36816, col C, p. 10.

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