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Revision as of 17:50, 20 October 2021
Captain Gerald Curteis, K.C.V.O. (16 October, 1892 – ) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
The son of R. W. Curteis, Esq., gentleman.[1]
Curteis was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 June, 1914. During the Great War, he served in the scout cruiser Blonde until 23 September, 1915, and then in Warspite from 12 October, 1915. He fought at the Battle of Jutland in this appointment, and was made assistant navigator on 28 September, 1916.[2]
On 14 March, 1917 he was appointed to the scout cruiser Boadicea as Lt. (N), serving in her until 30 August, 1917. He then served as navigator in Godetia to the end of the war.[3]
Curteis was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 June, 1922.[4]
Curteis was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1927.[5]
Curteis was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1934. [6]
He retired at his own request 26 March, 1936.[7]
World War II
On 6 October, 1939 he was appointed to Iron Duke, additional, as Chief Staff Officer to Flag Officer Commanding, Orkneys and Shetlands, vice Fellowes.[8]
On 27 January, 1941, he was appointed Director of Wreck Disposal. He was reverted to the Retired List on 15 November, 1945.[9]
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Francis Q. Champness |
Captain of H.M.S. Wistaria 1 Sep, 1928[10][11] – 5 Nov, 1930[12] |
Succeeded by Vessel Sold |
| Preceded by Charles A. Browne |
Squadron Navigating Officer, Second Cruiser Squadron 9 Apr, 1931[13] – 18 Apr, 1932 |
Succeeded by George V. B. Faulkner |
| Preceded by Charles A. Browne |
Master of the Fleet, Mediterranean Fleet 15 Jun, 1932[14] – 26 Mar, 1936[15] |
Succeeded by Oliver L. Gordon |
Footnotes
- ↑ Curteis Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/55/6. f. 6.
- ↑ Curteis Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/55/6. f. 6.
- ↑ Curteis Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/55/6. f. 6.
- ↑ Curteis Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/55/6. f. 6.
- ↑ Curteis Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/55/6. f. 6.
- ↑ Curteis Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/55/6. f. 6.
- ↑ Curteis Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/55/6. f. 6.
- ↑ Curteis Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/55/6. f. 6.
- ↑ Curteis Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/55/6. f. 6.
- ↑ Curteis Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/55/6. f. 6.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1929). p. 290.
- ↑ Curteis Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/55/6. f. 6.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1931). pp. 232-3.
- ↑ Curteis Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/55/6. f. 6.
- ↑ Curteis Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/55/6. f. 6.
