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[[Captain (Royal Navy)|Captain]] '''Arthur Noel Loxley''', Royal Navy (31 October, 1874 – 1 January, 1915) was an officer in the [[Royal Navy]].
 
[[Captain (Royal Navy)|Captain]] '''Arthur Noel Loxley''', Royal Navy (31 October, 1874 – 1 January, 1915) was an officer in the [[Royal Navy]].
  
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Loxley was born on 31 October, 1874, the eldest son of the Reverend Arthur E. Loxley, formerly minor canon of Bristol Cathedral and vicar of Fairfield and Mrs. Loxley.  He entered [[H.M.S. Britannia (Training Ship)|H.M.S. ''Britannia'']] in 1888, was promoted {{MidRN}} in 1890, {{SubRN}} in 1894 and {{LieutRN}} in 1895.  Loxley was present at the [[Benin Punitive Expedition]], for which he was awarded the East and West Africa Medal with ''Benin 1897'' clasp.  He was promoted {{CommRN}} on 1 January, 1905 and {{CaptRN}} in 1911.
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==Early Life & Career==
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Arthur Noel Loxley was born on 31 October, 1874, the eldest son of the Reverend Arthur E. Loxley, formerly minor canon of Bristol Cathedral and vicar of Fairfield and Mrs. Loxley.  He entered {{UK-1Britannia|f=p}} in 1888 and gained twelve months' time on passing out.  He was promoted {{MidRN}} in 1890, {{SubRN}} in 1894 and {{LieutRN}} on 14 April, 1895.  Loxley was present at the [[Benin Punitive Expedition]], for which he was awarded the East and West Africa Medal with ''Benin 1897'' clasp.<ref>Loxley Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/44.}} f. 33.</ref>
  
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At the outbreak of the [[First World War]] Loxley was Flag Captain to [[Archibald Berkeley Milne, Second Baronet|Sir Berkeley Milne]] in the battle cruiser [[H.M.S. Inflexible (1907)|''Inflexible'']] in the [[Mediterranean Fleet (Royal Navy)|Mediterranean Fleet]].  On 2 September, 1914 he was appointed to the battleship [[H.M.S. Formidable (1898)|''Formidable'']].
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Loxley was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 1 January, 1905.{{Gaz|27750|25|3 January, 1905}}
  
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Loxley's son, Peter Noel Loxley of the Foreign Service, was killed in an aircraft accident on 1 February, 1945<ref>"Deaths" (Deaths).  ''The Times''.  Friday, 9 February, 1945.  Issue '''50063''', col B, pg. 1.</ref> on the way to the Yalta Conference.<ref>"Deaths" (Deaths).  ''The Times''.  Thursday, 12 April, 1945. Issue '''50115''', col F, pg. 7.</ref>
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On the occasion of the coronation of King George V, Loxley was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} dated 22 June, 1911.{{GazSup|28505|4596|19 June, 1911}}
  
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==Footnotes==
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In August, 1912, he worked with the Boom Defence Committee and also assisted in the director firing trials in {{UK-Thunderer|f=p}}.<ref>Loxley Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/44.}}  f. 33.</ref>
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At the outbreak of the [[First World War]] Loxley was Flag Captain to [[Archibald Berkeley Milne, Second Baronet|Sir Berkeley Milne]] in the battle cruiser {{UK-Inflexible}} in the [[Mediterranean Fleet (Royal Navy)|Mediterranean Fleet]].  On 2 September, 1914 he was appointed to the battleship {{UK-Formidable}}.{{NLDec14|p. 318}} He died [[H.M.S. Formidable (1898)#Torpedoing_and_Loss|when she was torpedoed]], last seen on the bridge with his dog.
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He left unsettled property valued at £13,396 gross, and net personalty of £3500.<ref>"Wills and Bequests" (Deaths).  ''The Times''.  Monday 12 July, 1915.  Issue '''40904''', col F, p. 11.</ref>
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Loxley's son, Peter Noel Loxley of the Foreign Service, was killed in an aircraft accident on 1 February, 1945<ref>"Deaths" (Deaths).  ''The Times''.  Friday, 9 February, 1945.  Issue '''50063''', col B, p. 1.</ref> on the way to the Yalta Conference.<ref>"Deaths" (Deaths).  ''The Times''.  Thursday, 12 April, 1945.  Issue '''50115''', col F, p. 7.</ref>
  
 
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*"The Captain and his Commander" (Deaths).  ''The Times''.  Monday, 4 January, 1915.  Issue '''40742''', col B, p. 10.
 
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*The National Archives.  [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/details-result.asp?Edoc_Id=7918365&queryType=1&resultcount=1 ADM 196/44.]
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Latest revision as of 15:35, 7 April 2022

Captain Arthur Noel Loxley, Royal Navy (31 October, 1874 – 1 January, 1915) was an officer in the Royal Navy.

Early Life & Career

Arthur Noel Loxley was born on 31 October, 1874, the eldest son of the Reverend Arthur E. Loxley, formerly minor canon of Bristol Cathedral and vicar of Fairfield and Mrs. Loxley. He entered H.M.S. Britannia in 1888 and gained twelve months' time on passing out. He was promoted Midshipman in 1890, Sub-Lieutenant in 1894 and Lieutenant on 14 April, 1895. Loxley was present at the Benin Punitive Expedition, for which he was awarded the East and West Africa Medal with Benin 1897 clasp.[1]

Loxley was promoted to the rank of Commander on 1 January, 1905.[2]

On the occasion of the coronation of King George V, Loxley was promoted to the rank of Captain dated 22 June, 1911.[3]

In August, 1912, he worked with the Boom Defence Committee and also assisted in the director firing trials in H.M.S. Thunderer.[4]

At the outbreak of the First World War Loxley was Flag Captain to Sir Berkeley Milne in the battle cruiser Inflexible in the Mediterranean Fleet. On 2 September, 1914 he was appointed to the battleship Formidable.[5] He died when she was torpedoed, last seen on the bridge with his dog.

He left unsettled property valued at £13,396 gross, and net personalty of £3500.[6]

Loxley's son, Peter Noel Loxley of the Foreign Service, was killed in an aircraft accident on 1 February, 1945[7] on the way to the Yalta Conference.[8]

Bibliography

  • "The Captain and his Commander" (Deaths). The Times. Monday, 4 January, 1915. Issue 40742, col B, p. 10.

Service Records

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
Reginald A. Norton 		Captain of H.M. T.B. 74
24 Jul, 1895[9][10] – 27 Aug, 1895[11] 		Succeeded by
Algernon Walker-Heneage
Preceded by
Robert S. Phipps Hornby 		Captain of H.M.S. Inflexible
5 Nov, 1912[12][13] – 28 Aug, 1914[14] 		Succeeded by
Richard F. Phillimore
Preceded by
Drury St. A. Wake 		Captain of H.M.S. Formidable
2 Sep, 1914[15][16] – 1 Jan, 1915[17] 		Succeeded by
Vessel Lost

 

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Loxley Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 33.
  2. ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27750. p. 25. 3 January, 1905.
  3. ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 28505. p. 4596. 19 June, 1911.
  4. ↑ Loxley Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 33.
  5. ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1914). p. 318.
  6. ↑ "Wills and Bequests" (Deaths). The Times. Monday 12 July, 1915. Issue 40904, col F, p. 11.
  7. ↑ "Deaths" (Deaths). The Times. Friday, 9 February, 1945. Issue 50063, col B, p. 1.
  8. ↑ "Deaths" (Deaths). The Times. Thursday, 12 April, 1945. Issue 50115, col F, p. 7.
  9. ↑ "The Naval Manoeuvres." The Times (London, England), July 19, 1895, Issue 34633, p.14.
  10. ↑ Loxley Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 33.
  11. ↑ Loxley Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 33.
  12. ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1913). p. 332.
  13. ↑ Loxley Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 33.
  14. ↑ Loxley Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 33.
  15. ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1914). p. 318.
  16. ↑ Loxley Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 33.
  17. ↑ Loxley Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 33.

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