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He was promoted to {{LieutRN}} on 30 June, 1903.{{NLMar13|p. 13}} | He was promoted to {{LieutRN}} on 30 June, 1903.{{NLMar13|p. 13}} | ||
Carpenter | He was promoted to {{LCommRN}} on 30 June, 1911.<ref>Carpenter Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/46.|}} f. 162.</ref> | ||
He was promoted to {{CommRN}} on 30 June, 1915.<ref>Carpenter Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/46.|}} f. 162.</ref> | |||
Carpenter commanded the {{UK-1Vindictive|f=t}} for the raid on Zeebrugge, and was awarded the Victoria Cross for conspicuous gallantry. | |||
In May 1928, he assumed command of the {{UK-Marlborough|f=t}}.{{ | He was promoted to {{CaptRN}} on 23 April, 1918.<ref>Carpenter Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/46.|}} f. 162.</ref> | ||
In April 1921, he was appointed in command of the {{UK-Carysfort|f=t}}. | |||
In May 1928, he assumed command of the {{UK-Marlborough|f=t}}. | |||
He was promoted to {{RearRN}} on 3 August, 1929.<ref>Carpenter Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/46.|}} f. 162.</ref> | |||
He was promoted to {{ViceRN}} on the Retired List on 31 July, 1934.<ref>Carpenter Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/46.|}} f. 162.</ref> | |||
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Revision as of 17:30, 17 April 2015
Vice-Admiral Alfred Francis Blakeney Carpenter, V.C. (17 September, 1881 – 27 December, 1955) was an officer of the Royal Navy during the First World War.
Life & Career
He was promoted to Lieutenant on 30 June, 1903.[1]
He was promoted to Lieutenant-Commander on 30 June, 1911.[2] He was promoted to Commander on 30 June, 1915.[3]
Carpenter commanded the second class protected cruiser Vindictive for the raid on Zeebrugge, and was awarded the Victoria Cross for conspicuous gallantry.
He was promoted to Captain on 23 April, 1918.[4]
In April 1921, he was appointed in command of the light cruiser Carysfort.
In May 1928, he assumed command of the battleship Marlborough.
He was promoted to Rear-Admiral on 3 August, 1929.[5]
He was promoted to Vice-Admiral on the Retired List on 31 July, 1934.[6]
See Also
Bibliography
Service Records
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Thomas W. Kemp |
Captain of H.M.S. Vindictive Apr, 1918[7] |
Succeeded by ? |
| Preceded by Ralph Collins |
Captain of H.M.S. Carysfort Apr, 1921[8] |
Succeeded by Patrick E. Parker |
| Preceded by Frederick C. Fisher |
Captain of H.M.S. Marlborough May, 1928[9] |
Succeeded by Charles D. Burke |
Footnotes
- ↑ The Navy List. (March, 1913). p. 13.
- ↑ Carpenter Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46. f. 162.
- ↑ Carpenter Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46. f. 162.
- ↑ Carpenter Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46. f. 162.
- ↑ Carpenter Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46. f. 162.
- ↑ Carpenter Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46. f. 162.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
