East Coast of England Station
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East Coast of England Station was formed in late 1915 as the doctrine of patrol defence was being replaced by that of coastal defence. The same change eradicated the post of Admiral of Patrols.
Senior Officers and Commanders-in-Chief
Dates of appointment given:
- Rear-Admiral George A. Ballard, 6 November, 1915[1] – 1 May, 1916[2]
- Vice-Admiral Stuart Nicholson, 1 May, 1916[3] – 1918
- Vice-Admiral Edward F. B. Charlton, 14 July, 1918[4] – 30 August, 1919[5]
See Also
Footnotes
- ↑ Squadrons and Senior Naval Officers in Existence on 11th November, 1918. f. 29a.
- ↑ Ballard Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 65.
- ↑ Supplement to the Monthly Navy List. (September, 1917). p. 4.
- ↑ Charlton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 282.
- ↑ Charlton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 282.
