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Grave of FRANK HANNAM HENDERSON

Grave · Haslar Royal Naval Cemetery

Quick Facts

Type
Grave
Country
United Kingdom
City / Locality
Gosport
Site
Haslar Royal Naval Cemetery
Commemorated Person
FRANK HANNAM HENDERSON
Surname
HENDERSON
Forename
FRANK HANNAM
Initials
F H
Age at Death
68
Honours
Companion of St. Michael and St. George, Distinguished Service Order
Regiment
Royal Navy
Unit
H.M.S. "President"
Country of Service
United Kingdom
Service Number
''
Burial
United Kingdom
CWGC Cemetery
HASLAR ROYAL NAVAL CEMETERY
Grave Reference
H. 11. 3.
Rank
Vice Admiral
Service Branch
United Kingdom
Date of Death
26/06/1918
Coordinates
50.783250, -1.137320

Additional Information

Son of John and Laura Catherine Hannam Henderson, of "Felderland", Worth, Kent; husband of Agnes Jane Henderson, of "Hakone", Alverstoke, Hants. Specially promoted to Lieut. (1872) for the capture of the Slave Dhow "Jasmine," off the coast of Arabia. Served in the Ashantee Campaign 1873-74; Egyptian Campaign 1882-89: Senior Officer on West Coast of Africa at outbreak of Sierra Leone Rebellion 1898-9. Mentioned in Despatches and awarded C.M.G. Admiral in command of Atlantic Convoys 1917-18. Awarded D.S.O. for his War Services. Awarded Royal Humane Society's Medal for saving life at sea.

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Historical Significance

Vice Admiral, Royal Navy