Thom's Irish Who's Who/Kennedy, Vice-Admiral Francis W.

KENNEDY, Vice-Admiral Francis W., C.B. (1916); third son of the late Robert Kennedy, of Baronrath; H. M. Lieut. of Co. Kildare, by his wife, Alice, dau. of Rev. and Lady Emilie Gray. Educ. at Uppingham and Royal Academy, Gosport. Midshipman, H.M.S. "Sultan" in Egyptian War; present at Bombardment of Alexandria. 1882 (mentioned in despatches, medal and Khedive's Star); 1st Lieut. of H.M.S "Phoebe," 1895 to 1898; landed on various expeditions in East and West Africa; present at taking of an Arab stronghold, M'Weli, (wounded, mentioned in despatches): Benin Expedition, mentioned in despatches; Captain H.M. battle cruiser "Indomitable" in Great War, 1914 to June, 1916; present at action on Dogger Bank; towed the damaged battle cruiser "Lion" home after the action; mentioned in despatches. In command at Battle of Jutland, mentioned in despatches. C.B.; promoted to Rear-Admiral. Commanded Peterhead area of coast of Scotland, June, 1917, to May, 1919. Retired on promotion to Vice-Admiral. Awarded Cross of St. Amie, 2nd Class, with Cross Swords from Czar of Russia; m. Amy, third dau. of Col. H. H. Goodene, R.A.; has one son, Lieut. F. H. Kennedy, Royal Navy, and two daus. Judith E. R. and Lelia E. Res.: Hoe Mill. Maldon, Essex.