Gervase Boswell Middleton

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 – 22 Jan, 1940	Succeeded by Louis H. K. Hamilton
Preceded by Henry C. Phillips	Director of Torpedoes and Mining Feb, 1942 – Nov, 1944	Succeeded by William W. Davis
Preceded by L. Vaughan Morgan	Captain of H.M.S. Revenge Jan, 1943	Succeeded by St. J. Cronyn