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Henry Grace

1876 – 1937

Royal Navy officer, Chief of the Submarine Service, and son of W. G. Grace

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About Henry Grace

Lived 1876 – 1937 (aged 60). Henry Grace was a naval officer.

Vice-Admiral Henry Edgar Grace (11 July 1876 – 19 March 1937) was a Royal Navy officer who served as head of the Submarine Service.

Naval career The son of W. G. Grace, the famous cricketer, Grace was promoted to captain on 31 December 1914 and served in the First World War becoming commanding officer of the cruiser HMS Grafton in June 1915, of the cruiser HMS Yarmouth in August 1917, of the cruiser HMS Birkenhead in May 1918 and of the aircraft carrier HMS Vindictive in September 1918. He was mentioned in dispatches for valuable service during operations in the Gulf of Finland.

He was appointed Commodore-in-Charge, Hong Kong from June 1922 to October 1924. Grace went on to be head of the navy's submarine service as Rear-Admiral (S) in September 1927.

He was promoted Vice-Admiral on 1 April 1930 and put on the Retired List the following day.

Family Grace married Alice Catherine Slaughter; they had a son and three daughters.

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Important facts

Born
11 July 1876, Kensington
Birth century
19th century
Died
19 March 1937, Devonport
Occupation
Naval officer
Awards
Order of the Bath; Companion of the Order of the Bath
Also known as
Vice-Admiral Henry Edgar Grace

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Henry Grace?

Royal Navy officer, Chief of the Submarine Service, and son of W. G. Grace (1876–1937)

When was Henry Grace born?

Henry Grace was born on 11 July 1876 in Kensington.

When did Henry Grace die?

Henry Grace died on 19 March 1937 in Devonport.

What was Henry Grace's occupation?

Henry Grace was a naval officer.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Henry Grace

· Wikidata: Q21070057

· DBpedia: Henry Grace (Royal Navy officer)

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