Colin Richard Keppel
Admiral Sir Colin Richard Keppel | |
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Commodore Colin Keppel, taken at the inspection of the fleet off Cowes 1907 | |
| Born | 3 December 1862 |
| Died | 6 July 1947 (aged 84) Winkfield, Berkshire |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1875–1913 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | Rear Admiral Commanding HM Yachts (1905–09) HMY Victoria and Albert (1905) HMS Implacable (1904–05) HMS Grafton (1901–03) HMS Warspite (1900–01) HMS Rainbow (1900) HMS Harrier (1897) HMS Skipjack (1896–97) |
| Battles / wars | Mahdist War |
| Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire Companion of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st Class (Russia) Order of the Red Eagle, 2nd Class (Prussian Empire) Grand Officer of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus (Kingdom of Italy) |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Blundell-Hollinshead-Blundell |
Admiral Sir Colin Richard Keppel GCVO, KCIE, CB, DSO (3 December 1862 – 6 July 1947) was a British sailor and Extra Equerry to four kings.