Geoffrey Morris Drummond Maltby

Commander (retired) Geoffrey Morris Drummond Maltby, (8 June, 1897 – ) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

The son of Engineer Commander P. D. Maltby, whom I cannot identify.

Maltby was appointed to Royal Arthur in August, 1914 until she paid off on 7 December. On New Year's Day 1915 he was appointed to Queen Elizabeth, where he remained until 30 August, 1916. He then trained in Engine Room duty in Repulse, and from January 1917 until January 1918 he worked in her engine room.

Maltby received instruction in submarines in H.M.S. Dolphin from 1 April to 26 June, 1918.

Maltby was appointed to the submarine M 1 on 29 August, 1918 and promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 September, 1918. he left her on 8 May 1919 when he was appointed to E 46 as first lieutenant.

He was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 15 February 1923.

Maltby was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on the Retired List, dated 15 September, 1926.

Maltby was promoted to the rank of Commander on 24 August, 1937.

World War II

Service in the Naval Ordnance Inspection Department from 1939. In 1941, he was sick on shore, suffering from influenza.

See Also

• Service Records