Francis Herbert Mitchell

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Admiral Francis Herbert Mitchell, C.B., D.S.O, Royal Navy, 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."[1]

Great War

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.[2]

Post-War

Mitchell was promoted to the rank of Admiral on 21 January, 1933, vice Field.[3]

Footnotes

  1. Cd. 3275.
  2. London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 29358. p. 11029. 8 November, 1915.
  3. London Gazette: no. 33905. p. 524. 24 January, 1933.

Bibliography

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

Service Record