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==Life & Career== | ==Life & Career== | ||
Born the youngest son of Sir [[William Alison Dyke Acland, Second Baronet]]. | Born the youngest son of Vice-Admiral Sir [[William Alison Dyke Acland, Second Baronet]]. | ||
Acland was promoted to {{LieutRN}} on 15 November, 1910.{{NLMar13|p. 2}} He qualified in gunnery at {{UK-Excellent|f=p}} in 1913, becoming a Lieutenant (G) on 27 July, 1914. | Acland was promoted to {{LieutRN}} on 15 November, 1910.{{NLMar13|p. 2}} He qualified in gunnery at {{UK-Excellent|f=p}} in 1913, becoming a Lieutenant (G) on 27 July, 1914.<ref>Acland Service Record {{TNA|ADM 196/52/265.|}} f. 622.</ref> | ||
He served as Gunnery Officer in {{UK-Illustrious|f=p}} until late November 1915 and in {{UK-Commonwealth}} for the first four months of 1918. | He served as Gunnery Officer in {{UK-Illustrious|f=p}} until late November 1915 and in {{UK-Commonwealth}} for the first four months of 1918.<ref>Acland Service Record {{TNA|ADM 196/52/265.|}} f. 622.</ref> | ||
Acland was promoted to {{LCommRN}} on 15 November, 1918. | Acland was promoted to {{LCommRN}} on 15 November, 1918.<ref>Acland Service Record {{TNA|ADM 196/52/265.|}} f. 622.</ref> | ||
Acland was promoted to {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1924. | Acland was promoted to {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1924.<ref>Acland Service Record {{TNA|ADM 196/52/265.|}} f. 622.</ref> | ||
Acland was promoted to {{CaptRN}} on 30 June, 1932. Acland commanded the [[Fishery Protection and Minesweeping Flotilla]], 1935–36, during which time he was hospitalized for a carbuncle on his neck, he was then lent to [[Royal Australian Navy]], 1937–38. | Acland was promoted to {{CaptRN}} on 30 June, 1932. Acland commanded the [[Fishery Protection and Minesweeping Flotilla]], 1935–36, during which time he was hospitalized for a carbuncle on his neck, he was then lent to [[Royal Australian Navy]], 1937–38.<ref>Acland Service Record {{TNA|ADM 196/52/265.|}} f. 622.</ref> | ||
He commanded the {{AU-Australia|f=tp}}, 1937–38 and {{AU-Albatross}} in 1938. | He commanded the {{AU-Australia|f=tp}}, 1937–38 and {{AU-Albatross}} in 1938. | ||
He served as Senior Officer of the Reserve Fleet, Devonport, 1939 and commanded the [[Chatham Gunnery School]] briefly at the end of 1939. | He served as Senior Officer of the Reserve Fleet, Devonport, 1939 and commanded the [[Chatham Gunnery School]] briefly at the end of 1939.<ref>Acland Service Record {{TNA|ADM 196/52/265.|}} f. 622.</ref> | ||
==World War II== | ==World War II== | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:57, 4 March 2023
Captain Hubert Guy Dyke Acland, Fourth Baronet, D.S.O., Royal Navy (8 June, 1890 – 6 May, 1978) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Born the youngest son of Vice-Admiral Sir William Alison Dyke Acland, Second Baronet.
Acland was promoted to Lieutenant on 15 November, 1910.[1] He qualified in gunnery at H.M.S. Excellent in 1913, becoming a Lieutenant (G) on 27 July, 1914.[2]
He served as Gunnery Officer in H.M.S. Illustrious until late November 1915 and in Commonwealth for the first four months of 1918.[3]
Acland was promoted to Lieutenant-Commander on 15 November, 1918.[4]
Acland was promoted to Commander on 31 December, 1924.[5]
Acland was promoted to Captain on 30 June, 1932. Acland commanded the Fishery Protection and Minesweeping Flotilla, 1935–36, during which time he was hospitalized for a carbuncle on his neck, he was then lent to Royal Australian Navy, 1937–38.[6]
He commanded the heavy cruiser H.M.A.S. Australia, 1937–38 and Albatross in 1938.
He served as Senior Officer of the Reserve Fleet, Devonport, 1939 and commanded the Chatham Gunnery School briefly at the end of 1939.[7]
World War II
Acland commanded the cruiser H.M.S. Vindictive in 1941–42.
He was placed on the Retired List in 1942 before serving on the staff of Commander-in-Chief, Rosyth in 1943 and on the staff of Flag Officer in Charge, Northern Ireland, 1943–45.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/144.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/127.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/92.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/52.
Footnotes
- ↑ The Navy List. (March, 1913). p. 2.
- ↑ Acland Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/52/265. f. 622.
- ↑ Acland Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/52/265. f. 622.
- ↑ Acland Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/52/265. f. 622.
- ↑ Acland Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/52/265. f. 622.
- ↑ Acland Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/52/265. f. 622.
- ↑ Acland Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/52/265. f. 622.
- ↑ Hickling Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/55/195. f. 27.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1928). p. 244.
- ↑ Acland Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/52/265. f. 622.
- ↑ Acland Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/52/265. f. ?.
- ↑ Acland Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/52/265. f. ?.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1935). p. 246.
- ↑ Acland Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/52/265. f. ?.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1937). p. 295.
- ↑ R.A.N. page on the ship.
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the ship.
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the ship.
