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[[Admiral (Royal Navy)|Admiral]] '''Joseph Ridgway Bridson''', Royal Navy, Retired (13 August, 1861 – 3 September, 1933) was an officer of the [[Royal Navy]]. | [[Admiral (Royal Navy)|Admiral]] '''Joseph Ridgway Bridson''', Royal Navy, Retired (13 August, 1861 – 3 September, 1933) was an officer of the [[Royal Navy]]. | ||
==Early Life & Career== | ==Early Life & Career== | ||
− | Bridson was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 31 December, 1884.<ref>''The | + | Brisdson was born in Hertford. |
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+ | Bridson was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 31 December, 1884.{{Gaz|25429|27|2 January, 1885}} | ||
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+ | Bridson was loaned to command the {{UK-TB58|f=t}} on 7 July, 1887 for manoeuvres.<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence". ''The Times''. Saturday, 2 July, 1887. Issue '''32114''', col C, p. 12.</ref> | ||
− | Bridson was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 22 June, 1897. | + | Bridson was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 22 June, 1897.{{Gaz|26865|3443|22 June, 1897}} |
==Captain== | ==Captain== | ||
− | Bridson was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 30 June, 1904. | + | Bridson was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 30 June, 1904.{{Gaz|27691|4182|1 July, 1904}} |
− | In March 1905, he assumed command of the {{UK-Hermione|f=t}}. | + | In March 1905, he assumed command of the {{UK-Hermione|f=t}}. In March of 1906, he became Captain of the {{UK-Challenger|f=t}}.<ref name=f273>Bridson Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/20.}} f. 273.</ref> |
− | In November 1908, Bridson became captain of the {{UK-Victorious|f=t}}. | + | In November 1908, Bridson became captain of the {{UK-Victorious|f=t}}.<ref name=f273/> |
− | In October 1910, he assumed command of the {{UK-Argonaut|f=t}}. | + | In October 1910, he assumed command of the {{UK-Argonaut|f=t}}.<ref name=f273/> |
− | He was appointed to command the {{UK-Terrible|f=t}} in February 1911. | + | He was appointed to command the {{UK-Terrible|f=t}} in February 1911.<ref name=f273/> |
− | On 21 April, 1914, Bridson was appointed Captain-in-Charge and King's Harbour Master at Portland. From 13 August he was appointed {{Com2RN}}. He was relieved on 10 February, 1915,<ref | + | On 21 April, 1914, Bridson was appointed Captain-in-Charge and King's Harbour Master at Portland. From 13 August he was appointed {{Com2RN}}. He was relieved on 10 February, 1915,<ref name=f273/> it having been decided that, "Public interests w<sup><u>d</u></sup> be better served by the app<sup><u>t</u></sup> of another officer."<ref>{{TNA|ADM 196/88}}. f. 43.</ref> |
==Retirement== | ==Retirement== | ||
− | Bridson was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 28 June, 1915, vice [[Cyril Everard Tower|Tower]]. | + | Bridson was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 28 June, 1915, vice [[Cyril Everard Tower|Tower]].{{Gaz|29210|6269|29 June, 1915}} In accordance with the provisions of the [[Order in Council of 9 March, 1914]], he was placed on the Retired List on 29 June,{{Gaz|29214|6438|2 July, 1915}} and was advanced to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on the Retired List on 2 November, 1919.{{Gaz|31632|13545|7 November, 1919}} He was advanced to the rank of {{AdmRN}} on the Retired List on 1 August, 1924.{{Gaz|32963|5954|8 August, 1924}} He died on 3 September, 1933, aged seventy-two, at White Readins, Petersfield,<ref>"Admiral J. R. Bridson" (Obituaries). ''The Times''. Monday, 4 September, 1933. Issue '''46540''', col D, p. 12.</ref> from Valvular Disease of the Heart.<ref>ADM 196/20. f. 383.</ref> |
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
{{refbegin}} | {{refbegin}} | ||
− | *"Admiral J. R. Bridson" (Obituaries). ''The Times''. Monday, 4 September, 1933. Issue '''46540''', col D, | + | *"Admiral J. R. Bridson" (Obituaries). ''The Times''. Monday, 4 September, 1933. Issue '''46540''', col D, p. 12. |
{{refend}} | {{refend}} | ||
==Service Records== | ==Service Records== | ||
{{refbegin}} | {{refbegin}} | ||
− | * | + | *{{TNA|ADM 196/88.|D8115418}} |
− | * | + | *{{TNA|ADM 196/42.|D7602004}} |
− | * | + | *{{TNA|ADM 196/20.|D7590521}} |
{{refend}} | {{refend}} | ||
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− | {{ | + | {{TabApptsRow|Preceded by<br>'''?'''|'''[[H.M. T.B. 58 (1886)|Captain of H.M. T.B. 58]]'''<br>7 Jul, 1887<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence". ''The Times''. Saturday, 2 July, 1887. Issue '''32114''', col C, p. 12.</ref>|Succeeded by<br>'''[[Harry Jones|Harry Jones]]'''}} |
− | | | + | {{TabApptsRow|Preceded by<br>'''[[Herbert Lyon|Herbert Lyon]]'''|'''[[H.M.S. Antelope (1893)|Captain of H.M.S. ''Antelope'']]'''<br>8 Jul, 1896{{NMI|Thursday, Jul 09, 1896; pg. 11; Issue 34938}}|Succeeded by<br>'''[[George Frederick Glennie|George F. Glennie]]'''}} |
− | }} | + | {{TabApptsRow|Preceded by<br>'''[[Walter Vernon Anson|Walter V. Anson]]'''|'''[[H.M.S. Ganges (Boys' Training Establishment)|Captain of H.M.S. ''Ganges'']]'''<br>11 Jan, 1901{{NLMay03|p. 259}}|Succeeded by<br>'''[[William Henry Nicholson|William H. Nicholson]]'''}} |
− | + | {{TabApptsRow|Preceded by<br>'''[[Charles Hope Dundas|Charles H. Dundas]]'''|'''[[H.M.S. Hermione (1893)|Captain of H.M.S. ''Hermione'']]'''<br>16 Mar, 1905<ref>Bridson Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/20.}} f. 273.</ref> – 21 Mar, 1906<ref>Bridson Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/20.}} f. 273.</ref>|Succeeded by<br>'''[[Cecil Frederick Dampier|Cecil F. Dampier]]'''}} | |
− | < | + | {{TabApptsRow|Preceded by<br>'''[[Frederick Charles Tudor Tudor|Frederick C. T. Tudor]]'''|'''[[H.M.S. Challenger (1902)|Captain of H.M.S. ''Challenger'']]'''<br>22 Mar, 1906<ref>Bridson Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/20.}} f. 273.</ref> – 7 Jun, 1908<ref>Bridson Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/20.}} f. 273.</ref>|Succeeded by<br>'''[[Herbert Charles Campbell Da Costa|Herbert C. C. Da Costa]]'''}} |
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− | }} | + | {{TabApptsRow|Preceded by<br>'''[[Alan Cameron Bruce|Alan C. Bruce]]'''|'''[[H.M.S. Terrible (1895)|Captain of H.M.S. ''Terrible'']]'''<br>28 Feb, 1911<ref>Bridson Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/20.}} f. 273.</ref>{{NLApr11|p. 384}} – 17 Mar, 1912<ref>Bridson Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/20.}} f. 273.</ref>|Succeeded by<br>'''[[Bentinck John Davies Yelverton|Bentinck J. D. Yelverton]]'''}} |
− | + | {{TabApptsRow|Preceded by<br>'''[[Arthur William Waymouth|Arthur W. Waymouth]]'''|'''[[H.M.S. Triumph (1903)|Captain of H.M.S. ''Triumph'']]'''<br>18 Mar, 1912<ref>Bridson Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/20.}} f. 273.</ref> – 10 May, 1912<ref>Bridson Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/20.}} f. 273.</ref>|Succeeded by<br>'''[[Eric John Arthur Fullerton|Eric J. A. Fullerton]]'''}} | |
+ | {{TabApptsRow|Preceded by<br>'''[[Morgan Singer|Morgan Singer]]'''|'''[[H.M.S. Dominion (1903)|Captain of H.M.S. ''Dominion'']]'''<br>1 Jun, 1912<ref>Bridson Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/20.}} f. 273.</ref> – 6 Feb, 1914<ref>Bridson Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/20.}} f. 273.</ref>|Succeeded by<br>'''[[Henry Lancelot Mawbey|Henry L. Mawbey]]'''}} | ||
+ | {{TabApptsRow|Preceded by<br>'''[[Gerald Charles Adolphe Marescaux|Gerald C. A. Marescaux]]'''|'''[[Portland|Commodore-in-Charge, Portland]]'''<br>21 Apr, 1914<ref>Bridson Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/20}}. f. 383.</ref> – 10 Feb, 1915<ref>Bridson Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/20.}} f. 273.</ref>|Succeeded by<br>'''[[Frank Edward Cavendish Ryan|Frank E. C. Ryan]]'''}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:16, 6 April 2022
Admiral Joseph Ridgway Bridson, Royal Navy, Retired (13 August, 1861 – 3 September, 1933) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Early Life & Career
Brisdson was born in Hertford.
Bridson was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 31 December, 1884.[1]
Bridson was loaned to command the first-class torpedo boat T.B. 58 on 7 July, 1887 for manoeuvres.[2]
Bridson was promoted to the rank of Commander on 22 June, 1897.[3]
Captain
Bridson was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1904.[4]
In March 1905, he assumed command of the second class protected cruiser Hermione. In March of 1906, he became Captain of the second class protected cruiser Challenger.[5]
In November 1908, Bridson became captain of the battleship Victorious.[5]
In October 1910, he assumed command of the first class protected cruiser Argonaut.[5]
He was appointed to command the first class protected cruiser Terrible in February 1911.[5]
On 21 April, 1914, Bridson was appointed Captain-in-Charge and King's Harbour Master at Portland. From 13 August he was appointed Commodore, Second Class. He was relieved on 10 February, 1915,[5] it having been decided that, "Public interests wd be better served by the appt of another officer."[6]
Retirement
Bridson was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 28 June, 1915, vice Tower.[7] In accordance with the provisions of the Order in Council of 9 March, 1914, he was placed on the Retired List on 29 June,[8] and was advanced to the rank of Vice-Admiral on the Retired List on 2 November, 1919.[9] He was advanced to the rank of Admiral on the Retired List on 1 August, 1924.[10] He died on 3 September, 1933, aged seventy-two, at White Readins, Petersfield,[11] from Valvular Disease of the Heart.[12]
Bibliography
- "Admiral J. R. Bridson" (Obituaries). The Times. Monday, 4 September, 1933. Issue 46540, col D, p. 12.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/88.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/42.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/20.
Footnotes
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 25429. p. 27. 2 January, 1885.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence". The Times. Saturday, 2 July, 1887. Issue 32114, col C, p. 12.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26865. p. 3443. 22 June, 1897.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27691. p. 4182. 1 July, 1904.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 Bridson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 273.
- ↑ The National Archives. ADM 196/88. f. 43.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 29210. p. 6269. 29 June, 1915.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 29214. p. 6438. 2 July, 1915.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 31632. p. 13545. 7 November, 1919.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 32963. p. 5954. 8 August, 1924.
- ↑ "Admiral J. R. Bridson" (Obituaries). The Times. Monday, 4 September, 1933. Issue 46540, col D, p. 12.
- ↑ ADM 196/20. f. 383.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence". The Times. Saturday, 2 July, 1887. Issue 32114, col C, p. 12.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence." The Times (London, England), Thursday, Jul 09, 1896; pg. 11; Issue 34938.
- ↑ The Navy List. (May, 1903). p. 259.
- ↑ Bridson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 273.
- ↑ Bridson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 273.
- ↑ Bridson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 273.
- ↑ Bridson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 273.
- ↑ Bridson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 273.
- ↑ Bridson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 273.
- ↑ Bridson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 273.
- ↑ Bridson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 273.
- ↑ Bridson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 273.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1911). p. 384.
- ↑ Bridson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 273.
- ↑ Bridson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 273.
- ↑ Bridson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 273.
- ↑ Bridson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 273.
- ↑ Bridson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 273.
- ↑ Bridson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 383.
- ↑ Bridson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 273.