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Revision as of 14:10, 11 May 2014
Rear-Admiral John Moore Casement (13 September, 1877 – ?) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
He is not the same man as John Casement born 1854, nor another John Casement born in 1880.
Life & Career
Casement was appointed in command of the destroyer Blanche in May 1916,[1] and was supporting the Fourth Battle Squadron at the Battle of Jutland.[2]
In December 1916, he was appointed in command of the light cruiser Comus.[3] He commanded light cruiser Comus at the surrender of the High Sea Fleet.[Citation needed]
In August 1921, he assumed command of the battlecruiser Courageous.[4]
He served as captain of Benbow from October 1924 until April 1926.[5]
Footnotes
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Battle of Jutland Official Despatches. pp. 42-46.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
Bibliography
Service Records
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Richard Hyde |
Captain of H.M.S. Blanche May, 1916 – ? |
Succeeded by Reginald A. R. Plunkett-Ernle-Erle-Drax |
| Preceded by Alan G. Hotham |
Captain of H.M.S. Comus Dec, 1916 – ? |
Succeeded by Gerard A. Wells |
| Preceded by Sidney J. Meyrick |
Captain of H.M.S. Courageous Aug, 1921 – ? |
Succeeded by Thomas N. James |
| Preceded by Kenelm E. L. Creighton |
Captain of H.M.S. Benbow Oct, 1924 – ? |
Succeeded by Ambrose M. Peck |
