Edward Harpur Gamble
Admiral Edward Harpur Gamble, C.B., Royal Navy (6 September, 1849 – 17 November, 1925) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Gamble was educated at the Royal Naval School, New Cross.[1]
Gamble was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant with seniority of 3 September, 1872.[2]
Gamble was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1884.[3]
Gamble was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1891.[4] He was appointed in command of the screw frigate Raleigh on 4 May, 1892. On 8 December 1894, he left Raleigh and he was appointed in command of the new first class protected cruiser St. George the following day.[5]
He assumed command of the first class protected cruiser Endymion in mid January 1896, remaining with her until the end of June. In mid September, he was appointed as Captain of the second class protected cruiser Talbot.
He was appointed in command of the battleship Cæsar on 14 April, 1899.[6]
Gamble was appointed an Ordinary Member of the Third Class, or Companion, in the Military Division of the Order of the Bath (C.B.) on 26 June, 1902.[7]
Flag Rank
Gamble succeeded Rear-Admiral Robinson in command of the Devonport Reserve Division on 3 January, 1906.[8] He was relieved on 3 January, 1907 by Rear-Admiral Harry S. F. Niblett.[9] He was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 11 April, 1908, vice Drury.[10]
He was promoted to the rank of Admiral on 18 September, 1911, vice Robinson, and, in accordance with the provisions of the Order in Council of 8 December, 1903, was placed on the Retired List on 19 September.[11]
Bibliography
- "Admiral E. H. Gamble" (Obituaries). The Times. Saturday, 21 November, 1925. Issue 44125, col C, p. 15.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/86.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/38.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/18.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. St. George Dec, 1894[12] |
Succeeded by George Le C. Egerton |
| Preceded by Charles J. Barlow |
Captain of H.M.S. Endymion Jan, 1896[13] |
Succeeded by William Wilson |
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Talbot Sep, 1896[14] |
Succeeded by George A. Primrose |
| Preceded by John P. Pipon |
Captain of H.M.S. Cæsar 14 Apr, 1899[15] |
Succeeded by John Ferris |
| Preceded by Arthur C. B. Bromley |
Inspecting Captain of Boys' Training Ships 20 Nov, 1901[16] |
Succeeded by Robert A. J. Montgomerie |
| Preceded by Charles G. Robinson |
Rear-Admiral Commanding, Devonport Reserve Division 3 Jan, 1906[17] |
Succeeded by ? |
Footnotes
- ↑ "Points from Letters" (Letters to the Editor). The Times. Wednesday, 25 November, 1925. Issue 44128, col E, p. 12.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 23893. p. 3923. 6 September, 1872.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 25429. p. 27. 2 January, 1885.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26188. p. 4069. 31 July, 1891.
- ↑ Gamble Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/18. f. 16.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Saturday, 15 April, 1899. Issue 35804, col F, p. 8.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 27448. p. 4189. 26 June, 1902.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Thursday, 4 January, 1906. Issue 37908, col C, p. 8.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Thursday, 3 January, 1907. Issue 38220, col C, p. 4.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28128. p. 2850. 14 April, 1908.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28533. p. 6949. 22 September, 1911.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Saturday, 15 April, 1899. Issue 35804, col F, p. 8.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Monday, 11 November, 1901. Issue 36609, col D, p. 10.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Thursday, 4 January, 1906. Issue 37908, col C, p. 8.
