Archibald Peile Stoddart
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Admiral Archibald Peile Stoddart, C.B., Royal Navy, Retired (5 September, 1860 – 18 December, 1939) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Early Life & Career
Stoddart was promoted to the rank of Captain on 26 June, 1902.[1]
On 9 May, 1914, Stoddart succeeded Arthur H. Christian as Rear-Admiral in the Home Fleets at Devonport.[2]
Upon the outbreak of war, Stoddart was given command of Cruiser Force D, the Fifth Cruiser Squadron, with his flag in the Carnarvon.[3]
Stoddart was placed on the retired list at his own request on 15 January, 1918.[4]
Stoddart died siddenly at Broomhill, North Cornwall, and was buried in a private ceremony at King's Nympton, Devon, on 21 December, 1939.[5]
Footnotes
- ↑ London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 27448. p. 4198. 26 June, 1902.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Monday, 11 May, 1914. Issue 40520, col B, pg. 4.
- ↑ Supplement to the Monthly Navy List (September, 1914). p. 4.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 30488. p. 1092. 22 January, 1918.
- ↑ "Deaths" (Deaths). The Times. Wednesday, 20 December, 1939. Issue 48493, col B, pg. 1.
Bibliography
- "Death of Admiral Stoddart" (News). The Times. Wednesday, 20 December, 1939. Issue 48493, col D, pg. 10.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/39.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/20.
