Cyril Samuel Townsend

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Cyril Samuel Townsend, C.B. ( – ) was an officer in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

He attended the Royal Navy War College from 12 Sept. - 23 Dec., 1910, placing fourth out of nine commanders in order of merit.

From 15 December, 1911, to 5 January, 1912, he served as member of a Conference on Gunnery held at the Admiralty, representing the Vice-Admiral Commanding, Second Division, Home Fleet.[1]

He was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1913.

He took command of the Royal Navy War College, Devonport on 19 December, 1913.[2]

He was appointed command of the light cruiser Constance in December, 1915,[3] serving on her through the battle of Jutland and the surrender of the German fleet.

See Also

Footnotes

  1. ↑ G.024/1912. The National Archives. ADM 1/8328.
  2. ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Thursday, 18 December, 1913. Issue 40398, col F, p. 12.
  3. ↑ The Navy List (December, 1918). p. 764.

Bibliography

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Naval Appointments


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