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==Life & Career==
==Life & Career==
The son of a Major General.
Born in Madras, the son of a Major General.


Hunter was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 31 December, 1895.
Hunter was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 31 December, 1895.
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Hunter was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1906.
Hunter was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1906.


Hunter was conspicuous for his drinking.  In August 1909 he was noted as drinking more than was "good for the efficient performance of his duties."  On 27 September, Captain Predergast wrote that he was "doubtful that this officer will ever be able to entirely overcome his weakness for liquor."  He was also placed on half pay after he was reportedly drunk at a dinner of the Captain Superintendent of Sheerness.
Hunter was conspicuous for his drinking.  In August 1909 he was noted as drinking more than was "good for the efficient performance of his duties."  On 27 September, Captain [[Robert John Prendergast|Prendergast]] of {{UK-Carnarvon}} wrote that he was "doubtful that [Hunter] will ever be able to entirely overcome his weakness for liquor."  Hunter was also placed on half pay after he was reportedly drunk at a dinner of the Captain Superintendent of Sheerness.  Curiously, he was appointed in command of the {{UK-Ghurka|f=t}} for a little over three months.  This was followed by a year in larger ships: {{UK-Vindictive}}, {{UK-Magnificent}} and {{UK-Irresistible}}.  


Hunter was retired at his own request at half the pay for his rank and without invitation for further service on 1 April, 1911.
Hunter was retired at his own request at half the pay for his rank and without invitation for further service on 1 April, 1911.


Hunter nonetheless served in the [[Great War]], in recruiting at Portsmnouth from 1914 to 1917 and then was moved to Lerwick on 26 October 1917.
Hunter nonetheless served in the [[Great War]], in recruiting at Portsmouth from 1914 to 1917 and then was moved to Lerwick on 26 October 1917.


On 26 January, 1918, Hunter was appointed in command of H.M.S. ''Ambitious'', a shore base at Lerwick.  On 8 June, he was placed in command of the armed yacht ''Narcissus''.
On 26 January, 1918, Hunter was appointed in command of H.M.S. ''Ambitious'', a shore base at Lerwick.  On 8 June, he was placed in command of the armed yacht ''Narcissus''.
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Latest revision as of 15:17, 7 April 2022

Captain (retired) Herbert Norris Hunter, R.N. (26 October, 1873 – 27 January, 1950) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Born in Madras, the son of a Major General.

Hunter was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 31 December, 1895.

Hunter was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1906.

Hunter was conspicuous for his drinking. In August 1909 he was noted as drinking more than was "good for the efficient performance of his duties." On 27 September, Captain Prendergast of Carnarvon wrote that he was "doubtful that [Hunter] will ever be able to entirely overcome his weakness for liquor." Hunter was also placed on half pay after he was reportedly drunk at a dinner of the Captain Superintendent of Sheerness. Curiously, he was appointed in command of the destroyer Ghurka for a little over three months. This was followed by a year in larger ships: Vindictive, Magnificent and Irresistible.

Hunter was retired at his own request at half the pay for his rank and without invitation for further service on 1 April, 1911.

Hunter nonetheless served in the Great War, in recruiting at Portsmouth from 1914 to 1917 and then was moved to Lerwick on 26 October 1917.

On 26 January, 1918, Hunter was appointed in command of H.M.S. Ambitious, a shore base at Lerwick. On 8 June, he was placed in command of the armed yacht Narcissus.

Hunter was granted the acting rank of Captain on 26 October, 1918.

Hunter was promoted to the rank of Captain (retired) in recognition of war service, dated 11 November 1918.

See Also

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
Herbert J. T. Marshall 		Captain of H.M.S. Ferret
Nov, 1899[1] – 2 Feb, 1900 		Succeeded by
Arthur W. Tomlinson
Preceded by
? 		Captain of H.M.S. Fairy
2 Feb, 1900 – 31 Dec, 1900[Inference] 		Succeeded by
William A. Barkley
Preceded by
? 		Captain of H.M.S. Leopard
c. Jun, 1900[2] – 15 Jan, 1901 		Succeeded by
Alan E. Hudson
Preceded by
Christopher P. Metcalfe 		Captain of H.M.S. Ghurka
1 Dec, 1909[3] – 5 Apr, 1910 		Succeeded by
Francis G. St. G. Brooker

Footnotes

  1. ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1900). p. 251.
  2. ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence." The Times (London, England), 16 May 1900, p. 13.
  3. ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1910). p. 321.

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