Arthur Brandreth Scott Dutton
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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.
While a Commander, Dutton was appointed in command of the Acheron class destroyer Beaver in the First Destroyer Flotilla on 17 March, 1913.[1]
Dutton was appointed in command of the destroyer Lookout on 9 August, 1914.[2]
In April 1916, Dutton assumed command of the scout cruiser Bellona.[3]
Dutton was appointed in command of light cruiser Champion in November, 1917,[4] 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.[5]
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 James U. Farie |
Captain (D), Thirteenth Destroyer Flotilla Nov, 1917[6] |
Succeeded by Hugh J. Tweedie |
| Preceded by David M. Anderson |
Captain Superintendent, Pembroke Dockyard 4 Apr, 1922[7] |
Succeeded by Leonard A. B. Donaldson |
Footnotes
- ↑ 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. (December, 1918). p. 756.
- ↑ "Naval and Military" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Wednesday, 22 February, 1922. Issue 42962, col E, p. 14.
