Aubrey Clare Hugh Smith
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Admiral SIR Aubrey Clare Hugh Smith, K.B.E., C.B., D.L., K.C.V.O. (22 September 1872 – 6 October 1957) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Aubrey was born in London.
He was appointed command of the heavy cruiser Cumberland on 1 May, 1912.[1]
He was appointed in command of the armoured cruiser Drake in July 1914, remaining with her until April of 1915.[2]
In November 1916, he was placed in command of the light cruiser Glasgow.[3]
In April 1918, he assumed command of the light cruiser Newcastle.[4]
He was made captain of battleship H.M.S. Ramillies on 7 May 1920,[5] handing her off in January 1921.[6]
See Also
Footnotes
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Tuesday, 23 April, 1912. Issue 39880, col G, p. 16.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Possibly in The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 79.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
Bibliography
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