Arthur Brandreth Scott Dutton

Vice-Admiral THE HONOURABLE Arthur Brandreth Scott Dutton, C.B., C.M.G., Royal Navy (11 September, 1876 – 29 September, 1932) was an officer of the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Born in Simla, in the Himalayas, Dutton was the son of a Lieutenant Colonel.

Dutton was promoted to Lieutenant on 39 September, 1898.

Dutton was promoted to Commander on 30 June, 1910.

While a Commander, Dutton was appointed in command of the Acheron class destroyer Beaver in the First Destroyer Flotilla on 17 March, 1913.

On 12 February, 1914, Dutton married Doriel Hay in Parish Church, Brompton.

Dutton was appointed in command of the destroyer Lookout on 9 August, 1914.

Dutton was promoted to Captain on 31 December, 1915.

In April 1916, Dutton assumed command of the scout cruiser Bellona.

Dutton was appointed in command of light cruiser Champion in November, 1917, becoming Captain (D) of Thirteenth Destroyer Flotilla.

Post-War

He was appointed captain of Marlborough in February 1925, remaining with her through at least the end of the year.

Dutton was promoted to Rear-Admiral on 9 November, 1926.

Dutton was promoted to Vice-Admiral on 20 April, 1931 and placed on the Retired List the following day.

Bibliography

• "Vice-Admiral Dutton" (Obituaries). The Times. Saturday, 1 October, 1932. Issue 46253, col E, p. 6.

Service Records

• The National Archives. ADM 196/141.
• The National Archives. ADM 196/125.
• The National Archives. ADM 196/90.
• The National Archives. ADM 196/44.

Naval Appointments
Preceded by John Harvey	Captain of H.M.S. Locust 3 Apr, 1902 – 20 Oct, 1903	Succeeded by Cyril P. Ryan
Preceded by Geoffrey Hopwood	Captain of H.M.S. Swiftsure 1 Mar, 1913 – 17 Mar, 1913	Succeeded by Lionel G. Preston
Preceded by ?	Captain of H.M.S. Beaver 17 Mar, 1913 – 20 Jan, 1914	Succeeded by Kenneth A. Beattie
Preceded by New Command	Captain of H.M.S. Lookout 9 Aug, 1914 – 23 Jan, 1915	Succeeded by Maurice B. R. Blackwood
Preceded by The Hon. Herbert Meade	Captain of H.M.S. Meteor 23 Jan, 1915 – 3 Mar, 1915	Succeeded by Francis A. W. Buller
Preceded by ?	Captain of H.M.S. Botha 3 Mar, 1915 – 26 Jan, 1916	Succeeded by Charles D. Roper
Preceded by Percy M. R. Royds	Captain of H.M.S. Bellona 24 Apr, 1916 – 28 Aug, 1916	Succeeded by Claud H. Sinclair
Preceded by George W. McOran Campbell	Captain of H.M.S. Parker 28 Aug, 1916 – Nov, 1917	Succeeded by Rafe G. Rowley-Conwy
Preceded by ?	Captain (D), Fifteenth Destroyer Flotilla 28 Aug, 1916 – Nov, 1917	Succeeded by Rafe G. Rowley-Conwy
Preceded by Hugh J. Tweedie	Captain of H.M.S. Champion Nov, 1917 – 8 Apr, 1919	Succeeded by Forster D. Arnold-Forster
Preceded by Hugh J. Tweedie	Captain (D), Thirteenth Destroyer Flotilla Nov, 1917 – 8 Apr, 1919	Succeeded by Francis S. W. de Winton
Preceded by David M. Anderson	Captain Superintendent, Pembroke Dockyard 4 Apr, 1922 – 4 Jul, 1924	Succeeded by Leonard A. B. Donaldson
Preceded by William D. Paton	Captain of H.M.S. Marlborough 26 Feb, 1925 – 10 Apr, 1926	Succeeded by Reginald A. R. Plunkett-Ernle-Erle-Drax
Preceded by Herbert Meade	Rear Admiral (D) Commanding Destroyer Flotillas, Mediterranean 1 Aug, 1928 – 1 Aug, 1930	Succeeded by Charles M. Forbes