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Domvile was born the son of Captain, eventually Admiral [[Compton Edward Domvile]] of London.  Barry Domvile gained twelve months' time on passing out of {{UK-1Britannia}} in July, 1894.  Prior to taking his examinations, he served in {{UK-1RoyalSovereign}}, {{UK-Crescent}}, {{UK-2Active}} and {{UK-1Revenge}}.<ref>Domvile Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/44.|D7576635}} f. 465.</ref>
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Domvile performed exceptionally well in his examinations, earning himself the [[Beaufort Testimonial]], [[Ryder Prize]] and the [[Goodenough Medal]] for 1898.  He was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} with seniority of 15 July, 1898.<ref>Domvile Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/44.|D7576635}} f. 465.</ref>
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Domvile passed for gunnery lieutenant in January, 1903 and was appointed to {{UK-Montagu|f=p}} as gunnery lieutenant on 28 July.  He left her when appointed to {{UK-Leviathan}} as gunnery officer on 2 May, 1905.<ref>Domvile Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/44.|D7576635}} f. 465.</ref>
  
 
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Revision as of 16:48, 28 June 2017

Admiral SIR Barry Edward Domvile, K.B.E., C.B., C.M.G., (5 September, 1878 – 13 August, 1971) was an officer in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Domvile was born the son of Captain, eventually Admiral Compton Edward Domvile of London. Barry Domvile gained twelve months' time on passing out of Britannia in July, 1894. Prior to taking his examinations, he served in Royal Sovereign, Crescent, Active and Revenge.[1]

Domvile performed exceptionally well in his examinations, earning himself the Beaufort Testimonial, Ryder Prize and the Goodenough Medal for 1898. He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant with seniority of 15 July, 1898.[2]

Domvile passed for gunnery lieutenant in January, 1903 and was appointed to H.M.S. Montagu as gunnery lieutenant on 28 July. He left her when appointed to Leviathan as gunnery officer on 2 May, 1905.[3]

He was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1909.[4]

Domvile was made an Acting Captain on 31 December, 1915.[5]

On 26 April 1916, Domvile was appointed in command of the light cruiser Carysfort.[6]

Domvile was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1916.[7]

On 20 July, 1916 he was appointed to light cruiser Centaur, to take command upon her commissioning.[8]

Domvile was appointed in command of the light cruiser Curacoa on 9 January, 1918.[9]

Post-War

Domvile was appointed in command of the battleship Royal Sovereign in 1925.

See Also

Bibliography

  • "Adm Sir B. Domvile" (Obituaries). The Times. Monday, 16 August, 1971. Issue 58251, col E, p. 12.

Papers

Service Records

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
Hugh J. Tweedie 		Captain of H.M.S. Bonetta
15 Aug, 1910[10] 		Succeeded by
Richard W. U. Bayly
Preceded by
New Command 		Captain of H.M.S. Miranda
10 Aug, 1914[11][12] – 3 May, 1915[13] 		Succeeded by
Patrick B. Crohan
Preceded by
New Command 		Captain of H.M.S. Tipperary
3 May, 1915[14] – 5 Sep, 1915[15] 		Succeeded by
George P. England
Preceded by
? 		Captain of H.M.S. Lightfoot
5 Sep, 1915[16][17] – 23 Nov, 1915[18] 		Succeeded by
Colin K. MacLean
Preceded by
Bertram S. Thesiger 		Captain of H.M.S. Arethusa
23 Nov, 1915[19] – 11 Feb, 1916[20] 		Succeeded by
Vessel Lost
Preceded by
Charles J. Wintour 		Captain of H.M.S. Carysfort
26 Apr, 1916 		Succeeded by
Henry G. E. Lane
Preceded by
New Command 		Captain of H.M.S. Centaur
20 Jul, 1916[21] – 1 Jan, 1918[22] 		Succeeded by
Wion de M. Egerton
Preceded by
New Command 		Captain of H.M.S. Curacoa
9 Jan, 1918[23] 		Succeeded by
Rafe G. Rowley-Conwy
Preceded by
Cyril T. M. Fuller 		Director of Plans
1 May, 1920[24][25] – 3 Mar, 1922[26] 		Succeeded by
A. Dudley P. R. Pound
Preceded by
Bernard St. G. Collard 		Captain of H.M.S. Royal Sovereign
Sep, 1925[27] – Nov, 1926[28] 		Succeeded by
William M. James
Preceded by
William W. Fisher 		Director of Naval Intelligence
15 Aug, 1927[29] – 15 Aug, 1930[30] 		Succeeded by
Cecil V. Usborne
Preceded by
Arthur J. Davies 		Rear-Admiral Commanding, Third Cruiser Squadron
Jan, 1931[31] – Jan, 1932[32] 		Succeeded by
Francis W. L. Tottenham
Preceded by
William H. D. Boyle 		President of the Royal Naval College, Greenwich
1932[Citation needed] 		Succeeded by
Ragnar M. Colvin

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Domvile Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 465.
  2. ↑ Domvile Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 465.
  3. ↑ Domvile Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 465.
  4. ↑ The Navy List. (March, 1913). p. 22.
  5. ↑ Domvile Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 465.
  6. ↑ Domvile Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 465.
  7. ↑ Domvile Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 465.
  8. ↑ Domvile Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 465.
  9. ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 771.
  10. ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1911). p. 286.
  11. ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1915). p. 358.
  12. ↑ Domvile Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 465.
  13. ↑ Domvile Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 465.
  14. ↑ Domvile Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 465.
  15. ↑ Domvile Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 465.
  16. ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1915). p. 395l.
  17. ↑ Domvile Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 465.
  18. ↑ Domvile Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 465.
  19. ↑ Domvile Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 465.
  20. ↑ Domvile Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 465.
  21. ↑ The Navy List. (November, 1917). p. 392g.
  22. ↑ Domvile Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 465.
  23. ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 771.
  24. ↑ The Naval Staff of the Admiralty. p. 124.
  25. ↑ Domvile Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 465.
  26. ↑ Domvile Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 465.
  27. ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
  28. ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
  29. ↑ The Naval Staff of the Admiralty. p. 124.
  30. ↑ Superseded that day. Usborne Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/115. f. 118.
  31. ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY SENIOR APPOINTMENTS.
  32. ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY SENIOR APPOINTMENTS.

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