Francis Herbert Mitchell

Admiral Francis Herbert Mitchell, C.B., D.S.O., R.N., Retired (10 January, 1876 – 7 March, 1946) was an officer of the Royal Navy during the First World War.

Early Life & Career

"Commander Francis H. Mitchell (Commander for Gunnery Duties) failed to exercise proper supervision by allowing a drill order to be used for other than drill purposes, and he will be relieved in his appointment."

Great War

Mitchell was cautioned to be more careful in future after his second class protected cruiser Eclipse collided with a Swedish barque on 8 September, 1914.

In recognition of his service with the Royal Naval Division at Gallipoli, Mitchell was appointed a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order on 7 November, 1915.

He was appointed in command of the pre-dreadnought Exmouth on 1 November, 1916.

He was appointed in command of the battleship Bellerophon on 12 October, 1918.

Post-War

He was appointed an Ordinary Member of the Third Class, or Companion, in the Military Division of the Order of the Bath (C.B.) on the occasion of the King's birthday on 3 June, 1924.

Mitchell was promoted to the rank of Admiral on 21 January, 1933, vice Field.

Bibliography

• "Admiral F. H. Mitchell" (Obituaries). The Times. Friday, 8 March, 1946. Issue 50395, col E, p. 8.

Service Records

• The National Archives. ADM 196/141
• The National Archives. ADM 196/89
• The National Archives. ADM 196/44.

Naval Appointments
Preceded by Guy L. Sclater	Captain of H.M. T.B. 67 8 Jul, 1896 – Aug, 1896	Succeeded by Hebert R. L. Edwards
Preceded by Christopher P. Metcalfe	Captain of H.M.S. Fawn 16 Jul, 1901 – c. 20 Aug, 1901	Succeeded by Henry W. Osburn
Preceded by Arthur H. C. C. Home	Captain of H.M.S. Pegasus 27 Oct, 1911 – 1 Dec, 1913	Succeeded by John A. Ingles
Preceded by Arthur A. Mellin	Captain of H.M.S. Eclipse Jul, 1914 – 16 Feb, 1915	Succeeded by Charles R. Blane
Preceded by Henry R. Veale	Captain of H.M.S. Exmouth 1 Nov, 1916 – 31 Aug, 1917	Succeeded by George W. Gubbins
Preceded by Vincent B. Molteno	Captain of H.M.S. Bellerophon 12 Oct, 1918 – 11 Mar, 1919	Succeeded by Humphrey W. Bowring
Preceded by Robert N. Bax	Captain of H.M.S. Excellent 13 Jun, 1920	Succeeded by Arthur J. Davies
Preceded by Cecil D. S. Raikes	Captain of H.M.S. Ramillies 19 Aug, 1922 – Apr, 1924	Succeeded by Wilfrid Nunn
Preceded by Edward B. Kiddle	Rear-Admiral, Second-in-Command, Second Battle Squadron 5 May, 1925 – 5 May, 1926	Succeeded by Charles J. C. Little
Preceded by Alexander V. Campbell	Admiral Superintendent, Malta Dockyard Jul, 1928 – Jul, 1931	Succeeded by The Hon. Matthew R. Best