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Dutton was promoted to {{RearRN}} on 9 November, 1926.<ref>Dutton Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44.|D7603013}} f. 258.</ref> | Dutton was promoted to {{RearRN}} on 9 November, 1926.<ref>Dutton Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44.|D7603013}} f. 258.</ref> | ||
Dutton was promoted to {{ViceRN}} on 20 April, 1931.<ref>Dutton Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44.|D7603013}} f. 258.</ref> | Dutton was promoted to {{ViceRN}} on 20 April, 1931 and placed on the Retired List the following day.<ref>Dutton Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44.|D7603013}} f. 258.</ref> | ||
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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.[1]
Dutton was promoted to Lieutenant on 39 September, 1898.[2]
Dutton was promoted to Commander on 30 June, 1910.[3]
While a Commander, Dutton was appointed in command of the Acheron class destroyer Beaver in the First Destroyer Flotilla on 17 March, 1913.[4]
On 12 February, 1914, Dutton married Doriel Hay in Parish Church, Brompton.[5]
Dutton was appointed in command of the destroyer Lookout on 9 August, 1914.[6]
Dutton was promoted to Captain on 31 December, 1915.[7]
In April 1916, Dutton assumed command of the scout cruiser Bellona.
Dutton was appointed in command of light cruiser Champion in November, 1917,[8] 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.[9]
Dutton was promoted to Vice-Admiral on 20 April, 1931 and placed on the Retired List the following day.[10]
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 ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Beaver 17 Mar, 1913[11] |
Succeeded by Kenneth A. Beattie |
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Lookout 9 Aug, 1914[12] |
Succeeded by Maurice B. R. Blackwood |
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Botha 3 Mar, 1915[13] |
Succeeded by Walter L. Allen |
| Preceded by Percy M. R. Royds |
Captain of H.M.S. Bellona Apr, 1916[14] |
Succeeded by Claud H. Sinclair |
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Parker 28 Aug, 1916[15] |
Succeeded by Rafe G. Rowley-Conwy |
| Preceded by Hugh J. Tweedie |
Captain of H.M.S. Champion Nov, 1917[16] |
Succeeded by Forster D. Arnold-Forster |
| Preceded by Hugh J. Tweedie |
Captain (D), Thirteenth Destroyer Flotilla Nov, 1917[17] |
Succeeded by ? |
| Preceded by David M. Anderson |
Captain Superintendent, Pembroke Dockyard 4 Apr, 1922[18] |
Succeeded by Leonard A. B. Donaldson |
| Preceded by William D. Paton |
Captain of H.M.S. Marlborough Feb, 1925[19] |
Succeeded by Reginald A. R. Plunkett-Ernle-Erle-Drax |
Footnotes
- ↑ Dutton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 258.
- ↑ Dutton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 258.
- ↑ Dutton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 258.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1913). p. 283.
- ↑ Dutton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 258.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1915). p. 350.
- ↑ Dutton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 258.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 755.
- ↑ Dutton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 258.
- ↑ Dutton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 258.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1914). p. 284.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1915). p. 350.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1915). p. 392m.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ The Navy List. (November, 1917). p. 396g.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 755.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1918). p. 756.
- ↑ "Naval and Military" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Wednesday, 22 February, 1922. Issue 42962, col E, p. 14.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
