Background
DOM VILE, Compton Edward was born on October 10, 1842 in Worcestershire. 2nd son of late Henry Barry Domvile.
DOM VILE, Compton Edward was born on October 10, 1842 in Worcestershire. 2nd son of late Henry Barry Domvile.
Royal Academy, Gosport.
Entered Navy, 1856; appointed bo Royal yacht, 1862. Lieutenant, 1862; promoted Commander for service against pirates, 1868. Captain, 1870; Captain of the “ Dido,” 1879-1883.
W. Africa and Cape during the Boer War. Acting Commodore, Jamaica, 1882. Captain of “ Temeraire,” 1884-1886.
Captain His Majesty’s Ship “ Excellent ” — Gunnery School, Portsmouth, 1886-1890. Ordnance Committee, 1890-1891. Director of Naval Ordnance, 1891-1894.
Second in command Mediterranean, 1894-1896. G. S; Commander-in-Chief Mediterranean Sta tion 1902 - 5; Admiral since 1902; Admiral Superintendent of Naval Reserves, 1897-1902.
Club: United Service.
Spouse 1876, Isabella,daughter of Captain Edmund Peel, late 85th Regiment.