| Sir Charles Ramsey | |
|---|---|
 Lord Elgin, the Lord Lieutenant of the County, presenting the golden key to the Commander in Chief, Vice Admiral Sir Charles Gordon Ramsey, KCB after the opening of the British Sailors Society Hostel, Rosyth, Fife | |
| Born | December 4, 1882 |
| Died | 1966 |
| Place of birth | Southsea, Hampshire |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1897 - 1942 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held | Rosyth |
| Battles/wars |
World War I World War II |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath |
Admiral Sir Charles Gordon Ramsey KCB (4 December 1882 – 1966) was a Royal Navy officer who became Commander-in-Chief, Coast of Scotland. He was later appointed aide de camp to King George VI. His portrait by Bassano, is held by the National Portrait Gallery, London, (ref. number x84527).
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Ramsey joined the Royal Navy as a cadet in 1897.[1] He served in World War I, at one time as captain of HMS Pasley, and was present at the Battle of Jutland.[1] He was appointed Rear Admiral, 2nd Battle Squadron in 1935[1] and Commander-in-Chief, Rosyth in 1939, serving in that role during World War II.[2] He retired in 1942.[1]
Family[]
In 1912 he married Luben Clare Hancock.[3]
References[]
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