Captain Charles de Burgh, DSO

Captain Charles de Burgh, DSO, was born in 1886.

In 1908 he joined the Mobilisation Department of the Admiralty under his first cousin Admiral de Robeck.

He orchestrated submarine movements during the Great War, won a DSO in 1917 and subsequently commanded HMS Cyclops (1926 - 27) and the 6th Submarine Flotilla (1928 - 29).

He married Isabel Campbell and they lived for many years in the former agents house at Seaforde, County Down.

Their daughter Lydia de Burgh became well known for her portraits of Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Anne. Lydia passed away in December 2007.

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• First Name: Charles
• Initials: C
• Surname: De Burgh
• Nationality: British
• Rank: Lieutenant Commander
• Gallantry Awards: Distinguished Service Order

Gazette Info: Gazette issue 30363. Distinguished Service Order. The King has been graciously pleased to approve the award to be a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order for services in action with enemy submarines.

• Gazette Info: 11315
  
• Gazette Date: 02/11/1917
  * Duty Location: SUBS

• Service: Royal Navy
• Regiment: Royal Navy
• Collection: Gazetted Awards and Mentions in Despatches at https://www.forces-war-records.co.uk (subscription needed)