Difference between revisions of "William Douglas Paton"
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− | {{ViceRN}} '''William Douglas Paton''', M.V.O., D.S.O. (13 August, 1874 – ) was an officer in the [[Royal Navy]]. | + | {{ViceRN}} '''William Douglas Paton''', M.V.O., D.S.O. (13 August, 1874 – 18 January, 1952) was an officer in the [[Royal Navy]]. |
[[David Murray Anderson]] was his brother-in-law.<ref>Email from Charles Beer, Paton's grandson, via our contact form, 25 January, 2015.</ref> | [[David Murray Anderson]] was his brother-in-law.<ref>Email from Charles Beer, Paton's grandson, via our contact form, 25 January, 2015.</ref> | ||
==Life & Career== | ==Life & Career== | ||
− | + | Paton was born on 13 August, 1874 in Pulborough, son to Colonel J. Paton.<ref>Paton Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44/60.|D7602848}} f. 68.</ref> | |
− | + | Paton was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 31 August, 1896.<ref>Paton Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44/60.|D7602848}} f. 68.</ref> | |
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+ | He was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 30 June, 1907.{{NLDec14|p. 100}} | ||
Paton was appointed in command of the {{UK-Cherwell|f=t}} on 10 September, 1907.{{NLApr10|p. 293}} | Paton was appointed in command of the {{UK-Cherwell|f=t}} on 10 September, 1907.{{NLApr10|p. 293}} | ||
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Paton was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 31 December, 1914.{{NLJan21|p. 87}} | Paton was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 31 December, 1914.{{NLJan21|p. 87}} | ||
− | He was appointed in command of the {{UK-Concord|f=t}} on 14 November, 1916.{{NLDec18|p. 763}} | + | Paton married Gladys May Tischemake on 20 January, 1915.<ref>Paton Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44/60.|D7602848}} f. 68.</ref> |
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+ | He was appointed in command of the {{UK-Concord|f=t}} on 14 November, 1916.{{NLDec18|p. 763}} She suffered a collision with the {{UK-Ostrich|f=t}} on 19 February, 1917, prompting a reproach that he should have familiarised himself with his patrol area beforehand.<ref>Paton Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44/60.|D7602848}} f. 68.</ref> | ||
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+ | On 23 May, 1917, Their Lordships expressed their appreciation for Paton's service patroling the Belgian coast in the summer of 1916. He was invested with the D.S.O. at Buckingham Palace on 7 November, 1917.<ref>Paton Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44/60.|D7602848}} f. 68.</ref> | ||
− | He commanded {{UK-Erin}} from January 1921 until | + | He commanded {{UK-Erin}} from January 1921 until mid 1922.<ref>Paton Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44/60.|D7602848}} f. 68.</ref> |
In May 1922, he was appointed in command of the {{UK-Calliope|f=t}}.{{MackieRNW}} | In May 1922, he was appointed in command of the {{UK-Calliope|f=t}}.{{MackieRNW}} | ||
He was appointed captain of {{UK-Marlborough}} in August of 1923.{{MackieRNW}} | He was appointed captain of {{UK-Marlborough}} in August of 1923.{{MackieRNW}} | ||
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+ | Paton was promoted to {{RearRN}} on 1 July, 1925.<ref>Paton Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44/60.|D7602848}} f. 68.</ref> | ||
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+ | Paton was placed on the Retired List on 1 January, 1928.<ref>Paton Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44/60.|D7602848}} f. 68.</ref> | ||
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+ | He was advanced to {{ViceRN}} on the Retired List on 2 April, 1930.<ref>Paton Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44/60.|D7602848}} f. 68.</ref> | ||
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+ | Paton succumbed to coronary thrombosis in 1952.<ref>Paton Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44/60.|D7602848}} f. 68.</ref> | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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Revision as of 20:27, 29 January 2015
Vice-Admiral William Douglas Paton, M.V.O., D.S.O. (13 August, 1874 – 18 January, 1952) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
David Murray Anderson was his brother-in-law.[1]
Life & Career
Paton was born on 13 August, 1874 in Pulborough, son to Colonel J. Paton.[2]
Paton was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 31 August, 1896.[3]
He was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1907.[4]
Paton was appointed in command of the destroyer Cherwell on 10 September, 1907.[5]
Paton was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1914.[6]
Paton married Gladys May Tischemake on 20 January, 1915.[7]
He was appointed in command of the light cruiser Concord on 14 November, 1916.[8] She suffered a collision with the destroyer Ostrich on 19 February, 1917, prompting a reproach that he should have familiarised himself with his patrol area beforehand.[9]
On 23 May, 1917, Their Lordships expressed their appreciation for Paton's service patroling the Belgian coast in the summer of 1916. He was invested with the D.S.O. at Buckingham Palace on 7 November, 1917.[10]
He commanded Erin from January 1921 until mid 1922.[11]
In May 1922, he was appointed in command of the light cruiser Calliope.[12]
He was appointed captain of Marlborough in August of 1923.[13]
Paton was promoted to Rear-Admiral on 1 July, 1925.[14]
Paton was placed on the Retired List on 1 January, 1928.[15]
He was advanced to Vice-Admiral on the Retired List on 2 April, 1930.[16]
Paton succumbed to coronary thrombosis in 1952.[17]
See Also
Bibliography
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/141/289.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/44/60. f. 68.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/90/8.
Naval Appointments | ||
Preceded by Hubert G. Brand |
Captain of H.M.S. Cherwell 10 Sep, 1907[18] |
Succeeded by Charles A. Poignand |
Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Concord 14 Nov, 1916[19] |
Succeeded by Walter J. C. Lake |
Preceded by Percival H. H. Thompson |
Captain of H.M.S. Erin Jan, 1921[20] |
Succeeded by ? |
Preceded by Walter B. Compton |
Captain of H.M.S. Calliope May, 1922[21] |
Succeeded by Thomas E. Wardle |
Preceded by Hugh J. Tweedie |
Captain of H.M.S. Marlborough Aug, 1923[22] |
Succeeded by Arthur B. S. Dutton |
Footnotes
- ↑ Email from Charles Beer, Paton's grandson, via our contact form, 25 January, 2015.
- ↑ Paton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/60. f. 68.
- ↑ Paton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/60. f. 68.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1914). p. 100.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1910). p. 293.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1921). p. 87.
- ↑ Paton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/60. f. 68.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1918). p. 763.
- ↑ Paton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/60. f. 68.
- ↑ Paton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/60. f. 68.
- ↑ Paton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/60. f. 68.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Paton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/60. f. 68.
- ↑ Paton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/60. f. 68.
- ↑ Paton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/60. f. 68.
- ↑ Paton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/60. f. 68.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1910). p. 293.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1918). p. 763.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.