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[[Vice-Admiral (Royal Navy)|Vice-Admiral]] {{HON}} '''Arthur Brandreth Scott Dutton''', C.B., C.M.G., Royal Navy (11 September, 1876 – 29 October, 1932) was an officer of the [[Royal Navy]]. | [[Vice-Admiral (Royal Navy)|Vice-Admiral]] {{HON}} '''Arthur Brandreth Scott Dutton''', C.B., C.M.G., Royal Navy (11 September, 1876 – 29 October, 1932) was an officer of the [[Royal Navy]]. | ||
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| + | ==Life & Career== | ||
| + | Dutton was promoted to {{CommRN}} on 30 June, 1910.{{NLMar13|p. 23}} | ||
While a Commander, Dutton was appointed in command of the ''Acheron'' class destroyer {{UK-Beaver}} in the {{UK-DF|1}} on 17 March, 1913.{{NLJul13|p. 283}} | While a Commander, Dutton was appointed in command of the ''Acheron'' class destroyer {{UK-Beaver}} in the {{UK-DF|1}} on 17 March, 1913.{{NLJul13|p. 283}} | ||
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In April 1916, Dutton assumed command of the {{UK-Bellona|f=t}}.{{MackieRNW}} | In April 1916, Dutton assumed command of the {{UK-Bellona|f=t}}.{{MackieRNW}} | ||
| − | Dutton was appointed in command of {{UK-Champion|f=t}} in November, 1917, | + | Dutton was appointed in command of {{UK-Champion|f=t}} in November, 1917,{{NLFeb19|p. 755}} becoming Captain (D) of {{UK-DF|13}}.{{INF}} |
He was appointed captain of {{UK-Marlborough}} in February 1925, remaining with her through at least the end of the year.{{MackieRNW}} | He was appointed captain of {{UK-Marlborough}} in February 1925, remaining with her through at least the end of the year.{{MackieRNW}} | ||
Revision as of 20:24, 11 November 2014
Vice-Admiral THE HONOURABLE Arthur Brandreth Scott Dutton, C.B., C.M.G., Royal Navy (11 September, 1876 – 29 October, 1932) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Dutton was promoted to Commander on 30 June, 1910.[1]
While a Commander, Dutton was appointed in command of the Acheron class destroyer Beaver in the First Destroyer Flotilla on 17 March, 1913.[2]
Dutton was appointed in command of the destroyer Lookout on 9 August, 1914.[3]
In April 1916, Dutton assumed command of the scout cruiser Bellona.[4]
Dutton was appointed in command of light cruiser Champion in November, 1917,[5] becoming Captain (D) of Thirteenth Destroyer Flotilla.[Inference]
He was appointed captain of Marlborough in February 1925, remaining with her through at least the end of the year.[6]
Bibliography
- "Vice-Admiral Dutton" (Obituaries). The Times. Saturday, 1 October, 1932. Issue 46253, col E, p. 6.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/141.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/125.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/90.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/44.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Beaver 17 Mar, 1913[7] |
Succeeded by Kenneth A. Beattie |
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Lookout 9 Aug, 1914[8] |
Succeeded by Maurice B. R. Blackwood |
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Botha 3 Mar, 1915[9] |
Succeeded by Brien M. Money |
| Preceded by Percy M. R. Royds |
Captain of H.M.S. Bellona Apr, 1916[10] |
Succeeded by Claud H. Sinclair |
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Parker 28 Aug, 1916[11] |
Succeeded by Rafe G. Rowley-Conwy |
| Preceded by Hugh J. Tweedie |
Captain of H.M.S. Champion Nov, 1917[12] |
Succeeded by Forster D. Arnold-Forster |
| Preceded by James U. Farie |
Captain (D), Thirteenth Destroyer Flotilla Nov, 1917[13] |
Succeeded by Hugh J. Tweedie |
| Preceded by David M. Anderson |
Captain Superintendent, Pembroke Dockyard 4 Apr, 1922[14] |
Succeeded by Leonard A. B. Donaldson |
| Preceded by William D. Paton |
Captain of H.M.S. Marlborough Feb, 1925[15] |
Succeeded by Raymond Fitzmaurice |
Footnotes
- ↑ The Navy List. (March, 1913). p. 23.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1913). p. 283.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1915). p. 350.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 755.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1914). p. 284.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1915). p. 350.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1915). p. 392m.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ The Navy List. (November, 1917). p. 396g.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 755.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1918). p. 756.
- ↑ "Naval and Military" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Wednesday, 22 February, 1922. Issue 42962, col E, p. 14.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
