Background
BACON, Reginald Hugh Spencer was born in 1863. Son of Reverend T. Bacon and Emma, daughter of George Shaw.
BACON, Reginald Hugh Spencer was born in 1863. Son of Reverend T. Bacon and Emma, daughter of George Shaw.
His Majesty’s Ship “Britannia.” Entered “Britannia,” 1877. Silver medal Italian Government for saving life at wreck of “Utopia,” 1891.
Commander His Majesty’s Ship “Theseus”. Chief of intelligence dept., Benin expedition, 1897 (Companion of the Distinguished Service Order medal and clasp, despatches). Staited the submarine boat service in the Royal Navy.
Naval Assistant to First Sea Lord of the Admiralty, 1905. Captain of His Majesty’s Ship “ Dreadnought ” during her first commission. Aide-de-camp 1909; Director of Naval Ordnance and Torpedoes, 1907-1909. Companion of the Distinguished Service Order, 1897; Rear Admiral Royal Navy; Managing Director Coventry Ordnance Works since 1909.
Commander of the Royal Victorian Order 1907.