British Adriatic Force
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The British Adriatic Force
The Force became convolved with the Eighth Light Cruiser Squadron when Captain William A. H. Kelly was in appointed in command of both on 25 September, 1917. On 24 March, 1919, the duties of Senior Naval Officer of the British Adriatic Force were taken over by the Rear-Admiral Commanding, Third Light Cruiser Squadron and Kelly struck his broad pendant on 14 April, 1919.[1]
In Command
Dates of appointment given:
- Rear-Admiral Mark E. F. Kerr, 20 May, 1916[2] – 27 August, 1917[3]
- Rear-Admiral Algernon Walker-Heneage-Vivian, 27 August, 1917[4] – March, 1918[5]
- Commodore, First Class William A. H. Kelly, 25 September, 1917 – 14 April, 1919[6]
See Also
Footnotes
- ↑ Squadrons and Senior Naval Officers in Existence on 11th November, 1918. f. 26c.
- ↑ Kerr Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/88. f. 8.
- ↑ Heneage Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 174.
- ↑ Heneage Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 174.
- ↑ Heneage Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 174.
- ↑ Squadrons and Senior Naval Officers in Existence on 11th November, 1918. f. 26c.
