Background
POORE, Richard was born on July 7, 1853. Succeeded father 1893.
POORE, Richard was born on July 7, 1853. Succeeded father 1893.
Served with Naval Brigade in Perak Expedition, 1875-1876 (despatches, promoted, medal and clasp). Lieutenant, on “Invincible” at Alexandria, 1882. With Naval Brigade in Egyptian War, 1882 (despatches, medal with clasp, 4th class Medjidie).
And in Nile Expedition for Khartoum, 1884-1885 (despatches, promoted, clasp).
Rear-Admiral of Channel Fleet, 1904 -1905. Vice-Admiral, 1907; Justice of the Peace, Wiltshire. 4th Baronet, cr.1795.
Rear-Admiral,1903; Commander-in-Chief Australian station since 1908.
Club: United Service.
Heir: Roger.