Humphry Legge, 8th Earl of Dartmouth
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Humphry Legge, 8th Earl of Dartmouth, CVO
, DSO
, KPM (14 March 1888–16 October 1962) was a British peer and police officer.
Legge was the youngest son of the 6th Earl of Dartmouth
. During World War I
, he served as a Commander
with the Royal Navy
and was mentioned in despatches. On 10 April 1923, he married Roma Ernestine Horlick, the eldest daughter of Sir Ernest Horlick, 2nd Baronet, and they had two children, Gerald Humphry, Viscount Lewisham
(1924–1997) and Hon. Heather Margaret Mary (b. 1925, married the 3rd Baron Herschell).
In 1932, he was appointed Chief Constable of Berkshire Constabulary
after having been Assistant Chief Constable of Staffordshire Constabulary
from 1928–32. In 1958, he inherited his brother's titles and died four years later, being succeeded by his son, Gerald
.
Royal Victorian Order
The Royal Victorian Order is a dynastic order of knighthood and a house order of chivalry recognising distinguished personal service to the order's Sovereign, the reigning monarch of the Commonwealth realms, any members of her family, or any of her viceroys...
, DSO
Distinguished Service Order
The Distinguished Service Order is a military decoration of the United Kingdom, and formerly of other parts of the British Commonwealth and Empire, awarded for meritorious or distinguished service by officers of the armed forces during wartime, typically in actual combat.Instituted on 6 September...
, KPM (14 March 1888–16 October 1962) was a British peer and police officer.
Legge was the youngest son of the 6th Earl of Dartmouth
William Legge, 6th Earl of Dartmouth
William Heneage Legge, 6th Earl of Dartmouth GCVO, KCB, PC, VD, TD, JP , styled Viscount Lewisham between 1853 and 1891, was a British peer and Conservative politician...
. During World War I
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
, he served as a Commander
Commander
Commander is a naval rank which is also sometimes used as a military title depending on the individual customs of a given military service. Commander is also used as a rank or title in some organizations outside of the armed forces, particularly in police and law enforcement.-Commander as a naval...
with the Royal Navy
Royal Navy
The Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
and was mentioned in despatches. On 10 April 1923, he married Roma Ernestine Horlick, the eldest daughter of Sir Ernest Horlick, 2nd Baronet, and they had two children, Gerald Humphry, Viscount Lewisham
Gerald Legge, 9th Earl of Dartmouth
Gerald Humphry Legge, 9th Earl of Dartmouth FCA was a British peer and businessman.Legge was the only son of the 8th Earl of Dartmouth...
(1924–1997) and Hon. Heather Margaret Mary (b. 1925, married the 3rd Baron Herschell).
In 1932, he was appointed Chief Constable of Berkshire Constabulary
Berkshire Constabulary
Berkshire Constabulary is a former Home Office police force which was responsible for policing the county of Berkshire in Southern England. Berkshire Constabulary was merged with several other adjacent police forces in 1968 to form the Thames Valley Police....
after having been Assistant Chief Constable of Staffordshire Constabulary
Staffordshire Police
Staffordshire Police is the territorial police force responsible for policing Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent in the West Midlands of England...
from 1928–32. In 1958, he inherited his brother's titles and died four years later, being succeeded by his son, Gerald
Gerald Legge, 9th Earl of Dartmouth
Gerald Humphry Legge, 9th Earl of Dartmouth FCA was a British peer and businessman.Legge was the only son of the 8th Earl of Dartmouth...
.