Royer Mylius Dick

Rear-Admiral Royer Mylius Dick, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.C., (14 October, 1897 – 23 April, 1991) was an officer in the Royal Navy. He specialised in signals.

Life & Career

Promoted to Lieutenant on 15 November, 1918.

Dick spoke French and was an acting interpreter in 1920.

On 3 May, 1924, he was made Flag Lieutenant to Boyle and Squadron Signal officer.

On 15 November, 1926, he was promoted to Lieutenant-Commander.

Married Agens Mary Harben on 3 November, 1928 at St. Paul's Church in Knightbridge.

Dick was promoted to Commander on 30 June, 1933.

Dick was appointed in command of the B-class destroyer Basilisk on 2 August, 1938.

World War II

He was promoted to Captain on 30 June, 1940.

Promoted to Rear-Admiral on the retired list on 8 July, 1949.

Dick was close friends with Admiral Cunningham and the American General and later President Eisenhower.

Papers

• Papers in the possession of the National Maritime Museum

Service Records

• The National Archives. ADM 196/120.

Naval Appointments
Preceded by Richard S. Lovatt	Captain of H.M.S. Dainty 15 Mar, 1936 – 29 May, 1938	Succeeded by Frank M. Walton
Preceded by Edward Dangerfield	Captain of H.M.S. Basilisk 2 Aug, 1938 – 4 Mar, 1939	Succeeded by John R. Barnes
Preceded by John W. Durnford	Captain of H.M.S. Resolution Apr, 1944 – Jul, 1944	Succeeded by ?
Preceded by Frederick R. Parham	Captain of H.M.S. Belfast 24 Jul, 1944 – 12 Jul, 1946	Succeeded by Edward K. le Mesurier