Arthur Charles Strutt
Vice-Admiral THE HONOURABLE Arthur Charles Strutt, C.B.E., Royal Navy, Retired (2 October, 1878 – 10 February, 1973) was an officer of the Royal Navy during the First World War. He served as the Master of the Fleet to Admiral Sir David Beatty in the Grand Fleet. After the war he was Director of Navigation from 1923 to 1925.
Life & Career
On 4 October, 1899, he was confirmed in the rank of Sub-Lieutenant, dated 15 June, 1898.[1]
He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant dated 31 December, 1900, subject to Article 241, clause 4, of the Queen's Regulations and Admiralty Instructions.[2]
He was promoted to the rank of Commander dated 30 June, 1913.[3]
Great War
He was navigating officer aboard Lion at the Battle of Jutland.
Post-War
Strutt was appointed a Naval Aide-de-Camp to King George V on 8 April, 1928, vice Pilcher.[4]
Strutt was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 28 February, 1929, vice Addison, and was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 1 March.[5]
Who was Who
STRUTT, Vice-Adm. Hon. Arthur Charles CBE 1928
Born 2 Oct. 1878; 2nd s of 3rd Baron Rayleigh and Evelyn, d of J. M. Balfour of Whittingehame, and Blanche, d of 2nd Marquis of Salisbury; m 1934, Hon. Mrs Cyril Ward; died 10 Feb. 1973
EDUCATION HMS Britannia, etc
CAREER Served as Master of the Fleet in HMS Queen Elizabeth under the Flag of Earl Beatty, 1916–18; Director of Navigation, Admiralty, 1923–25; Lieut, 1900; Comdr, 1913; Capt. 1917; Rear-Adm., 1929; retired, 1929; Vice-Adm., retired, 1933
ADDRESS 3 Whitehall Court, SW1 01–930 3160
Footnotes
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 27123. p. 6064. 6 October, 1899.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 27263. p. 82. 4 January, 1901.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 28733. p. 4640. 1 July, 1913.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 33376. p. 2741. 17 April, 1928.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 33474. p. 1575. 5 March, 1929.
Bibliography
- "Deaths" (Deaths). The Times. Monday, 12 February, 1973. Issue 58705, col C, pg. 24.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/142.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/125.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/90.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/44.
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