The basics
Quick facts
Intro
Anglican priest in the first half of the 20th century
Gender:
Male
Death:
11 October 1944
The details
Biography
Robert McKew CBE (died 11 October 1944) was an Anglican priest in the 20th century.
McKew was educated at Trinity College, Dublinand ordained in 1902. He became a Royal Navy Chaplainand served on (amongst others) HMS Hyacinth, HMS Venerable, HMS Cornwall and HMS Collingwood. He became Chaplain of the Fleet in 1924and held the post for five years. He was then Archdeacon of the Isle of Wight until his retirement in 1936. An Honorary Chaplain to the King, he died on 11 October 1944.