Bertram Home Ramsay

Admiral Bertram Home Ramsay, K.C.B., K.B.E., M.V.O. (20 January, 1883 – 2 January, 1945) served in the Royal Navy in both world wars, dying in an aircraft accident while flying to meet with Bernard Montgomery.

Life & Career

Ramsay was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 December, 1904.

Ramsay was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 December, 1912.

Great War

Ramsay was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1915.

Ramsay was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1925.

Ramsay was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 9 May, 1935.

World War II

Ramsay was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on the retired list on 12 January, 1939.

Ramsay was restored to the Active List on 26 April, 1944 promoted to the rank of Admiral the following day.

See Also

• Service Records
• Wikipedia

Naval Appointments
Preceded by New Command	Captain of H.M.S. M.25 26 Aug, 1915 – 1918[Inference]	Succeeded by Henry A. Le F. Hurt
Preceded by Edward R. G. R. Evans	Captain of H.M.S. Broke 25 Oct, 1917 – Jan, 1919	Succeeded by Henry G. L. Oliphant
Preceded by Francis M. Austin	Captain of H.M.S. Danae Mar, 1925 – Jan, 1927	Succeeded by Lachlan D. I. Mackinnon
Preceded by James Wolfe-Murray	Captain of H.M.S. Kent Jun, 1929 – 1931	Succeeded by John H. Godfrey
Preceded by Kenelm E. L. Creighton	Captain of H.M.S. Royal Sovereign Nov, 1933 – Jun, 1935	Succeeded by Frank Elliott