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Revision as of 18:01, 30 August 2017
Admiral (retired) Gervase Boswell Middleton, C.B., C.B.E. (22 December, 1893 – 12 June, 1961) served in the Royal Navy during both world wars.
Life & Career
At the beginning of the Great War, Middleton was a Midshipman in the battleship Zealandia.
Middleton was appointed to Queen Elizabeth from 1915 to 1917.
Middleton won the Ogilvy Medal after claiming first place in the examination to qualify for Torpedo Lieutenant. In 1918, Middleton was appointed as torpedo officer in the battleship Resolution.
Post-War
Middleton was Nelson's first torpedo officer upon her commissioning in 1927.
In 1938, Middleton was appointed in command of the light cruiser Aurora, where he was Flag Captain to Admiral Tom Philips.
World War II
Middleton was appointed in command of the battleship Revenge in January, 1943.
Middleton was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral in 1945.
From 1946 to 1950, Middleton was appointed Admiral Superintendent of H.M. Dockyard, Chatham.
Middleton was promoted to the rank of Admiral (retired) in 1952.
See Also
- Service Records
- Wikipedia
- Obituary in The Times, 13 June, 1961, P. 14 55106 E.
- Tribute from Hugh Clausen in The Times, 14 June, 1961, P. 14 55107 E.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Cecil S. Sandford |
Captain of H.M.S. Aurora Apr, 1938[1] – 22 Jan, 1940 |
Succeeded by Louis H. K. Hamilton |
| Preceded by L. Vaughan Morgan |
Captain of H.M.S. Revenge Jan, 1943[2] |
Succeeded by St. J. Cronyn |
Footnotes
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
