Cecil Staveley

Cecil Staveley
Born 3 April 1874
Died 27 May 1934 (aged 60)
Allegiance United Kingdom United Kingdom
Service/branch Royal Navy
Rank Rear Admiral
Commands held HMS Endymion
HMS Conqueror
HMS Valiant
1st Battle Squadron
Battles/wars World War I
Awards Companion of the Order of the Bath
Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George

Rear Admiral Cecil Minet Staveley CB, CMG (3 April 1874 – 27 May 1934) was a Royal Navy officer who became Commander of the 1st Battle Squadron.

Naval career

Born the son of General Sir Charles Staveley, Staveley served in World War I becoming commanding officer of the cruiser HMS Endymion in January 1916[1] and Chief of Staff, The Nore in April 1918.[2] He went on to be commanding officer of the battleship HMS Conqueror in November 1920, Commanding officer of the battleship HMS Valiant in April 1921 and Chief Staff Officer for the Reserves in March 1923.[2] His last appointment was as commander of the 1st Battle Squadron in March 1926.[2]

Family

In 1919 Staveley married Margaret Adela Sturdee, daughter of Admiral of the Fleet Sir Doveton Sturdee.[3]

References

  1. "Captains commanding Royal Navy warships" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 July 2015. Retrieved 4 October 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 "Senior Royal Navy appointments" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 March 2012. Retrieved 4 October 2014.
  3. "Admiral Cecil Minet Staveley". The Peerage.com. Retrieved 4 October 2014.
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