several visits to the Islands to commemorate their father's memory. Rear-Admiral Henry Blagrove was an efficient, able and popular officer whose service record contains few blemishes and many commendations. His untimely death ended a promising and successful career. One of his commanding officers, on recommending him for captain in 1927, indicated his character with the assessment: Above average. An exceptionally good officer which has caused me to recommend him strongly for promotion. Very good powers of leadership - exerts an excellent influence - is tactful & easy to deal with. Cheerful, energetic & frank personality. Physically fit – plays & is interested in all games. He has been a Rugger player of a high order & understands the game. Socially popular & much liked in the mess. He has extraordinary energy & organising capacity, and a brain capacity above the average. Recommended for further employment in a more responsible position. Descendants Blagrove's wife was Edith Gordon Lowe, who was Scottish, from Edinburgh. Their daughter, Mary Alice Blagrove, married Royal Navy officer Peter Gerald Charles Dickens. Blagrove's great-grandson is actor Harry Lloyd. Notes References 1887 births 1939 deaths Royal Navy admirals of World War II Royal Navy personnel killed in World War II Graduates of Britannia Royal Naval College Royal Navy officers of World War I People educated at Stubbington House School People from Harbledown Military personnel from Kent