Edward Astley Astley-Rushton
Vice-Admiral Edward Astley Astley-Rushton, C.B., C.M.G., Royal Navy (4 September, 1879 – 18 July, 1935) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
He was appointed in command of the light cruiser H.M.A.S. Melbourne on 14 December, 1916.[1]
On 1 February, 1919, Astley-Rushton was appointed Deputy Director of Training and Staff Duties.[2]
In April 1919, he was appointed in command of the light cruiser Canterbury.[3]
He was appointed an Additional Member of the Third Class, or Companion, of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George (C.M.G.) on 21 June:
For valuable services as Second in Command of H.M.S. "Southampton," and later as Commanding Officer of H.M.A.S. "Melbourne," in the 2nd Light Cruiser Squadron.[4]
In October 1925, he was appointed in command of Malaya.[5]
On the occasion of the King's birthday Astley-Rushton was appointed an Ordinary Member of the Third Class, or Companion, of the Military Division of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (C.B.) on 3 June, 1927.[6] He was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 3 August, vice Longden.[7]
Bibliography
- "Vice-Admiral Astley-Rushton" (Obituaries). The Times. Saturday, 20 July, 1935. Issue 47121, col B, p. 17.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/142.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/125.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/90.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/45.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Herbert W. W. Hope |
Captain of H.M.S. Kite 15 Jul, 1909 – ? |
Succeeded by Geoffrey Blake |
| Preceded by Mortimer L'E. Silver |
Captain of H.M.A.S. Melbourne 14 Dec, 1916 – ? |
Succeeded by John S. Dumaresq |
| Preceded by Graham R. L. Edwards |
Captain of H.M.S. Canterbury Mar, 1921 – ? |
Succeeded by Guy C. C. Royle |
| Preceded by George N. Tomlin |
Captain of H.M.S. Malaya Oct, 1925 – ? |
Succeeded by Cecil V. Usborne |
Footnotes
- ↑ The Navy List (December, 1918). p. 949.
- ↑ "Naval Appointments" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Friday, 31 January, 1919. Issue 42012, col F, p. 12.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 31413. p. 7905. 21 June, 1919.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 33280. p. 3605. 3 June, 1927.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 33300. p. 5105. 5 August, 1927.
- People
- People (UK)
- 1879 births
- 1935 deaths
- H.M.S. Britannia (Training Ship) Entrants of July, 1893
- Gunnery Officers
- Gunnery Officers (UK)
- Deputy Directors of the Training and Staff Duties Division (Royal Navy)
- Directors of the Royal Naval Staff College
- Directors of the Manning Department (Royal Navy)
- Vice-Admirals Commanding, Reserve Fleet (Royal Navy)
