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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]].
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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 September, 1932) was an officer of the [[Royal Navy]].
  
 
==Life & Career==
 
==Life & Career==
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Dutton was promoted to {{CommRN}} on 30 June, 1910.{{NLMar13|p. 23}}
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Born in Simla, in the Himalayas, Dutton was the son of a Lieutenant Colonel.<ref>Dutton Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/44.|D7603013}} f. 258.</ref>
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Dutton was promoted to {{LieutRN}} on 39 September, 1898.<ref>Dutton Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/44.|D7603013}} f. 258.</ref>
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Dutton was promoted to {{CommRN}} on 30 June, 1910.<ref>Dutton Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/44.|D7603013}} f. 258.</ref>
  
 
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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On 12 February, 1914, Dutton married Doriel Hay in Parish Church, Brompton.<ref>Dutton Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/44.|D7603013}} f. 258.</ref>
  
 
Dutton was appointed in command of the {{UK-Lookout|f=t}} on 9 August, 1914.{{NLJan15|p. 350}}
 
Dutton was appointed in command of the {{UK-Lookout|f=t}} on 9 August, 1914.{{NLJan15|p. 350}}
  
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In April 1916, Dutton assumed command of the {{UK-Bellona|f=t}}.{{MackieRNW}}
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Dutton was promoted to {{CaptRN}} on 31 December, 1915.<ref>Dutton Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/44.|D7603013}} f. 258.</ref>
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In April 1916, Dutton assumed command of the {{UK-Bellona|f=t}}.
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Dutton was appointed in command of {{UK-Champion|f=t}} in November, 1917,{{NLFeb19|p. 755}} becoming Captain (D) of {{UK-DF|13}}.
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==Post-War==
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He was appointed captain of {{UK-Marlborough}} in February 1925, remaining with her through at least the end of the year.
  
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Dutton was appointed in command of {{UK-Champion|f=t}} in November, 1917,{{NLFeb19|p. 755}} becoming Captain (D) of {{UK-DF|13}}.{{INF}}
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Dutton was promoted to {{RearRN}} on 9 November, 1926.<ref>Dutton Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/44.|D7603013}} f. 258.</ref>
  
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He was appointed captain of {{UK-Marlborough}} in February 1925, remaining with her through at least the end of the year.{{MackieRNW}}
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Dutton was promoted to {{ViceRN}} on 20 April, 1931.<ref>Dutton Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/44.|D7603013}} f. 258.</ref>
  
 
==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==

Revision as of 13:01, 11 May 2015

Vice-Admiral THE HONOURABLE Arthur Brandreth Scott Dutton, C.B., C.M.G., Royal Navy (11 September, 1876 – 29 September, 1932) was an officer of the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Born in Simla, in the Himalayas, Dutton was the son of a Lieutenant Colonel.[1]

Dutton was promoted to Lieutenant on 39 September, 1898.[2]

Dutton was promoted to Commander on 30 June, 1910.[3]

While a Commander, Dutton was appointed in command of the Acheron class destroyer Beaver in the First Destroyer Flotilla on 17 March, 1913.[4]

On 12 February, 1914, Dutton married Doriel Hay in Parish Church, Brompton.[5]

Dutton was appointed in command of the destroyer Lookout on 9 August, 1914.[6]

Dutton was promoted to Captain on 31 December, 1915.[7]

In April 1916, Dutton assumed command of the scout cruiser Bellona.

Dutton was appointed in command of light cruiser Champion in November, 1917,[8] becoming Captain (D) of Thirteenth Destroyer Flotilla.

Post-War

He was appointed captain of Marlborough in February 1925, remaining with her through at least the end of the year.

Dutton was promoted to Rear-Admiral on 9 November, 1926.[9]

Dutton was promoted to Vice-Admiral on 20 April, 1931.[10]

Bibliography

  • "Vice-Admiral Dutton" (Obituaries). The Times. Saturday, 1 October, 1932. Issue 46253, col E, p. 6.

Service Records

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
? 		Captain of H.M.S. Beaver
17 Mar, 1913[11] 		Succeeded by
Kenneth A. Beattie
Preceded by
New Command 		Captain of H.M.S. Lookout
9 Aug, 1914[12] 		Succeeded by
Maurice B. R. Blackwood
Preceded by
? 		Captain of H.M.S. Botha
3 Mar, 1915[13] 		Succeeded by
Walter L. Allen
Preceded by
Percy M. R. Royds 		Captain of H.M.S. Bellona
Apr, 1916[14] 		Succeeded by
Claud H. Sinclair
Preceded by
? 		Captain of H.M.S. Parker
28 Aug, 1916[15] 		Succeeded by
Rafe G. Rowley-Conwy
Preceded by
Hugh J. Tweedie 		Captain of H.M.S. Champion
Nov, 1917[16] 		Succeeded by
Forster D. Arnold-Forster
Preceded by
Hugh J. Tweedie 		Captain (D), Thirteenth Destroyer Flotilla
Nov, 1917[17] 		Succeeded by
?
Preceded by
David M. Anderson 		Captain Superintendent, Pembroke Dockyard
4 Apr, 1922[18] 		Succeeded by
Leonard A. B. Donaldson
Preceded by
William D. Paton 		Captain of H.M.S. Marlborough
Feb, 1925[19] 		Succeeded by
Reginald A. R. Plunkett-Ernle-Erle-Drax
 

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Dutton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 258.
  2. ↑ Dutton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 258.
  3. ↑ Dutton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 258.
  4. ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1913). p. 283.
  5. ↑ Dutton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 258.
  6. ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1915). p. 350.
  7. ↑ Dutton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 258.
  8. ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 755.
  9. ↑ Dutton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 258.
  10. ↑ Dutton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 258.
  11. ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1914). p. 284.
  12. ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1915). p. 350.
  13. ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1915). p. 392m.
  14. ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
  15. ↑ The Navy List. (November, 1917). p. 396g.
  16. ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 755.
  17. ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1918). p. 756.
  18. ↑ "Naval and Military" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Wednesday, 22 February, 1922. Issue 42962, col E, p. 14.
  19. ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.

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