Edmund Poë
Admiral Sir Edmund Samuel Poë GCVO KCB (11 September 1849 – 1 April 1921) was a Royal Navy officer who went on to be Commander-in-Chief, East Indies station.
Sir Edmund Poë | |
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| Born | 11 September 1849 Durraghmore, Tipperary |
| Died | 1 April 1921 (aged 71) |
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| Years of service | 1862–1914 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held | East Indies Station Cape of Good Hope Station |
| Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath |
Naval career
Educated at the Burney's Royal Naval Academy, Gosport, Poë joined the Royal Navy in 1862.[1]
He was made Naval Advisor to the Inspector-General of Fortifications in 1889 and Commander of the Training Squadron in 1897.[1] Promoted to Commodore 2nd Class by 1899 he commanded the Cruiser Squadron until 1900. In September 1901 he was promoted to Rear-Admiral.[2] He went on to be Second in command of the Home Fleet in 1903 and Rear-Admiral Commanding 1st Cruiser Squadron in 1904.[1] He was appointed Commander-in-Chief, East Indies Station in 1905, Commander-in-Chief, Cape of Good Hope Station in 1907 and Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean Fleet in 1910.[1] Finally was appointed First and Principal Aide-de-Camp to the King in 1912 and retired in 1914.[1]
Family
In 1877 he married Frances Catherine Sheil.[3]
References
- Medals Dix Noonan Webb
- "No. 27359". The London Gazette. 27 September 1901. p. 6292.
- Family Search
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir George Atkinson-Willes |
Commander-in-Chief, East Indies Station 1905–1907 |
Succeeded by Sir George Warrender |
| Preceded by Sir John Durnford |
Commander-in-Chief, Cape of Good Hope Station 1907–1908 |
Succeeded by Sir George Egerton |
| Preceded by Sir Assheton Curzon-Howe |
Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean Fleet 1910–1912 |
Succeeded by Sir Berkeley Milne |
| Honorary titles | ||
| Preceded by Sir Lewis Beaumont |
First and Principal Naval Aide-de-Camp 1913–1914 |
Succeeded by Sir George Callaghan |