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==Life & Career== | ==Life & Career== | ||
Born on Harptree Court in Bristol, Kettlewell gained twelve months' time on passing out of {{UK-1Britannia}}. | Born on Harptree Court in Bristol, Kettlewell gained twelve months' time on passing out of {{UK-1Britannia}}.<ref>Kettlewell Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44/318.|}} f. 357.</ref> | ||
From 9 November 1897 to the 30 June 1899, Kettlewell commanded torpedo boats based in Gibraltar. On 9 August, 1898, he was subjected to a Court Martial for stranding {{UK-TB91}} and was acquitted. He was found to have been careless in a 13 March, 1899 grounding of {{UK-TB93}}. | From 9 November 1897 to the 30 June 1899, Kettlewell commanded torpedo boats based in Gibraltar. On 9 August, 1898, he was subjected to a Court Martial for stranding {{UK-TB91}} and was acquitted. He was found to have been careless in a 13 March, 1899 grounding of {{UK-TB93}}.<ref>Kettlewell Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44/318.|}} f. 357.</ref> | ||
Despite these misfortunes, Kettlewell was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 30 June, 1899 and was presently sent home, arriving in England on 24 September. | Despite these misfortunes, Kettlewell was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 30 June, 1899 and was presently sent home, arriving in England on 24 September.<ref>Kettlewell Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44/318.|}} f. 357.</ref> | ||
Kettlewell was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1911. | Kettlewell was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1911.<ref>Kettlewell Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44/318.|}} f. 357.</ref> | ||
In July 1912, he participated in an International Radio-Telegraphic Conference in London. In May 1913, he was appointed the Admiralty member of a Board of Trade Committee on Electrical Communication with Lighthouses. Soon thereafter, he was empanelled on a Committee on Wireless Telegraphy and was recommened for early promotion by the Chief of the War Staff. | In July 1912, he participated in an International Radio-Telegraphic Conference in London. In May 1913, he was appointed the Admiralty member of a Board of Trade Committee on Electrical Communication with Lighthouses. Soon thereafter, he was empanelled on a Committee on Wireless Telegraphy and was recommened for early promotion by the Chief of the War Staff.<ref>Kettlewell Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44/318.|}} f. 357.</ref> | ||
He was appointed to the {{UK-PrinceOfWales|f=t}} as executive officer on 12 October, 1915 and served in that capacity until she paid off on 5 April, 1917. | He was appointed to the {{UK-PrinceOfWales|f=t}} as executive officer on 12 October, 1915 and served in that capacity until she paid off on 5 April, 1917.<ref>Kettlewell Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44/318.|}} f. 357.</ref> | ||
Kettlewell was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 19 April, 1920 and subsequently promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} (retired) on 4 September, 1922. | Kettlewell was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 19 April, 1920 and subsequently promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} (retired) on 4 September, 1922.<ref>Kettlewell Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44/318.|}} f. 357.</ref> | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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* [http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/results/r?_rv=simple&_q=ADM+William+Robert+Wildman+Kettlewell Service Records] | * [http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/results/r?_rv=simple&_q=ADM+William+Robert+Wildman+Kettlewell Service Records] | ||
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Revision as of 16:15, 6 March 2022
Captain (retired) William Robert Wildman Kettlewell, R.N. (4 September, 1877 – ) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Born on Harptree Court in Bristol, Kettlewell gained twelve months' time on passing out of Britannia.[1]
From 9 November 1897 to the 30 June 1899, Kettlewell commanded torpedo boats based in Gibraltar. On 9 August, 1898, he was subjected to a Court Martial for stranding T.B. 91 and was acquitted. He was found to have been careless in a 13 March, 1899 grounding of T.B. 93.[2]
Despite these misfortunes, Kettlewell was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 June, 1899 and was presently sent home, arriving in England on 24 September.[3]
Kettlewell was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1911.[4]
In July 1912, he participated in an International Radio-Telegraphic Conference in London. In May 1913, he was appointed the Admiralty member of a Board of Trade Committee on Electrical Communication with Lighthouses. Soon thereafter, he was empanelled on a Committee on Wireless Telegraphy and was recommened for early promotion by the Chief of the War Staff.[5]
He was appointed to the battleship Prince of Wales as executive officer on 12 October, 1915 and served in that capacity until she paid off on 5 April, 1917.[6]
Kettlewell was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 19 April, 1920 and subsequently promoted to the rank of Captain (retired) on 4 September, 1922.[7]
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Raymond Fitzmaurice |
Captain of H.M.S. Espiegle 18 Jul, 1918[8] – c. Jan, 1920[Inference] |
Succeeded by Colin A. M. Sarel |
Footnotes
- ↑ Kettlewell Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/318. f. 357.
- ↑ Kettlewell Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/318. f. 357.
- ↑ Kettlewell Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/318. f. 357.
- ↑ Kettlewell Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/318. f. 357.
- ↑ Kettlewell Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/318. f. 357.
- ↑ Kettlewell Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/318. f. 357.
- ↑ Kettlewell Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/318. f. 357.
- ↑ The Navy List. (September, 1919). p. 789.
