Background
FAWKES, Wilmot Hawksworth was born on December 22, 1846. 2nd son of Major Richard Fawkes and Fanny, daughter of A. Paris.
FAWKES, Wilmot Hawksworth was born on December 22, 1846. 2nd son of Major Richard Fawkes and Fanny, daughter of A. Paris.
Studied at St. John’s College Cambridge.
Entered Royal Navy, 1860. Lieutenant November 1867. Commander March 1880.
Captain July 1886; Commander Royal yacht “ Osborne,” 1884-1886. His Majesty’s Ship “ Raleigh,” 1888-1890. “ Mercurv,” 1893-1896.
“ Terrible,” 1896; “Canopus,” 1899-1900. Naval Adviser to Inspector-General of Fortifications, 1891-1892. Aide-de-camp to Queen Victoria, 1899-1901.
Private Secretary to First Lord of the Admiralty, 1897-1899, and 1900-1902. Rear-Admiral commanding Cruiser Squadron, 1902-1904. Comniander-inChief, Australian station, 1905-1908. Commander - in - Chief, Plymouth, since 1908.
Clubs: United Service, Arthur’s Travellers.