Historical records matching Cmdr. Edwin Anderson Homan, R.N. DSO
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About Cmdr. Edwin Anderson Homan, R.N. DSO
Attended Corrig School, Dun Laoghaire, Ireland. Enlisted in Royal Navy 1897. "Joined the Britannia as a midshipman. Saw service under Admiral Seymour in the relief of the Pekin legation during the Boxer revolt. Served in destroyers during the first world war; was present at Jutland; got the DSO for work in the Baltic. Before that he rescued the crew of a destroyer that had been in a collision in the North Sea. He was in command of a destroyer and rescued all but two of the crew who failed to make the jump, as he brought his vessel up time after time within jumping distance. The sea was rough....In the last war was in charge of the port of Avonmouth." From a letter written by his brother Very Rev. Cyril Homan, January 24, 1962.
Irish Times Marriage – The marriage between Lt Comm Edwin A Homan RN s/o Rev Canon and Mrs Homan of Lockeen Glebe, Birr and Evelyn Marguerite d/o W B Ramsey of Kingsdon, Grosvenor Road, Weymouth will take place at St John Church Weymouth on 27 July 1909
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Appointed in command of the destroyer Basilisk on 13 June, 1912, of the destroyer Savage, November, 1914, the Mary Rose at the Battle of Jutland, May 31-June 1, 1916; the Waterhen on 14 June, 1918. As Lt. Cdr, commanded the destroyer HMS Mary Rose as part of the Twelfth Destroyer Flotilla at the Battle of Jutland, May 31-June 1, 1916.
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To the Secretary of the Admiralty. "Iron Duke," 15th July, 1916. SIR, With reference to my despatch of 24th June, 1916, after full and careful consideration of the recommendations for promotion received from Flag Officers commanding Squadrons and Officers in command of Flotillas, the following lists are submitted for the favourable consideration of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty. I am, Sir, Your obedient Servant, (Signed) J. R. JELLICOE, Admiral.
Lieutenant-Commanders to Commander. Edwin Anderson Homan. This officer handled his ship with great skill throughout the action under difficult circumstances.
Irish Times Death – On 7 Dec 1951 at Seaton, Devon, Capt Edwin Homan DSO RN 4th s/o late Canon Homan formerly rector of Ballingarry and Lockeen
Probate notice: Homan Edwin Anderson of Lockeen Fremington Road Seaton Devonshire died 7 December 1951 Probate Exeter 23 February to Lloyds Bank Limited. Effects 6,033 pounds 3s 5d.
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Cmdr. Edwin Anderson Homan, R.N. DSO's Timeline
| 1883 |
January 11, 1883
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Loughkeen, County Tipperary, Ireland
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| 1910 |
July 1, 1910
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Weymouth, Dorset, England, United Kingdom
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| 1913 |
January 13, 1913
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Tendring District, Essex, England, United Kingdom
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| 1951 |
December 7, 1951
Age 68
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Honiton, Devon, England, United Kingdom
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