William George Emhirst Ruck-Keene MVO RN (1867 - 1935)

Born 30 Jan 1867 in Henley, Oxfordshire, England

Ancestors

Died 30 Jan 1935 at age 68 in Oxfordshire, England

Biography

William Ruck-Keene MVO RN was born in Oxfordshire, England.

William Ruck-Keene MVO RN is Notable.

William was born in 1867. He was the son of Edmund Ruck-Keene. He passed away in 1935.

Early Life & Career

William George Elmhirst Ruck-Keene was born at Henley on Thames on 30 January, 1867, the son of Lieutenant-Colonel Edmund Ruck-Keene. He was educated at Stubbington House.

Ruck-Keene was appointed to the on 1 July, 1890.[1] He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 26 August.[2]

He was appointed Flag Lieutenant to Vice-Admiral Edward H. Seymour on 8 July, 1896, for the Annual Manœuvres.[3]

Upon the return of Ophir, Ruck-Keene was specially promoted to the rank of Commander on 6 November, 1901.[4] A series of short-term appointments in command of destroyers followed, carrying him into March of 1903 when he was appointed to the central battery ironclad Superb.[5]

Captain

He was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1906.[6]

Ruck-Keene was appointed in command of the Bacchante, and as Flag Captain to Rear-Admiral Sir Henry D. Barry, on 8 January, 1907.[7] From 16 October, 1908, he served as Flag Captain to Sir Henry B. Jackson, who took over from Barry.

On the occasion of the King's cruise in the Mediterranean Ruck-Keene was appointed a Member of the Fourth Class of the Royal Victorian Order (M.V.O.) on 4 May, 1909.[8]

On 4 April, 1911, Ruck-Keene was appointed in command of the Admiralty yacht Enchantress.

He was appointed in command of the armoured cruiser Cochrane on 9 August, 1912.[9]

Later Years

He appears as a passenger arriving in Puerto Rico in 1931.

Sources

• Puerto Rico, Passenger and Crew Lists, 1901-1962

Name: William Ruck-Keen

Gender: Male

Nationality: English

Age: 64

Birth Date: abt 1867

Birth Place: England Tiddington

Arrival date: 7 Feb 1931

Arrival Place: San Juan, Puerto Rico, USA

Airline or Vessel: Arandora Star

• UK and Ireland, Find A Grave Index, 1300s-Current

Name: Adm William George Elmhirst Ruck-Keene

Birth Date: 30 Jan 1867

Death Date: 30 Jan 1935

Cemetery: St Mary Churchyard

Burial or Cremation Place: Chesterton, Cherwell District, Oxfordshire, England

Has Bio?: Y

Spouse: Violet Blance Ruck-Keene

Children: George Ruck Keene

Charles Frederick Ruck Keene

Francis Ruck Keene

URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36289312

• Web: UK, Royal Naval Officers' Service Records Index, 1756-1931

Name William George Elmhurst Ruck-Keene

Birth Date 30 Jan 1867

Enrolment Date 15 Jul 1880

Rank Retired Admiral

http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/Details?uri=D7579095

See also:

• Wikipedia: William Ruck-Keene