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 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 and placed on the Retired List the following day.[10]

Bibliography

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

Service Records

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
Stephen H. Radcliffe
Captain of H.M.S. Locust
3 Apr, 1902[11] – 20 Oct, 1903[12]
Succeeded by
Cyril P. Ryan
Preceded by
Guy R. A. Gaunt
Captain of H.M.S. Swiftsure
1 Mar, 1913[13] – 17 Mar, 1913[14]
Succeeded by
Raymond A. Nugent
Preceded by
?
Captain of H.M.S. Beaver
17 Mar, 1913[15][16] – 20 Jan, 1914[17]
Succeeded by
Kenneth A. Beattie
Preceded by
New Command
Captain of H.M.S. Lookout
9 Aug, 1914[18][19] – 23 Jan, 1915[20]
Succeeded by
Maurice B. R. Blackwood
Preceded by
The Hon. Herbert Meade
Captain of H.M.S. Meteor
23 Jan, 1915[21] – 3 Mar, 1915[22]
Succeeded by
Francis A. W. Buller
Preceded by
?
Captain of H.M.S. Botha
3 Mar, 1915[23][24] – 26 Jan, 1916[25]
Succeeded by
Walter L. Allen
Preceded by
Percy M. R. Royds
Captain of H.M.S. Bellona
24 Apr, 1916[26] – 28 Aug, 1916[27]
Succeeded by
Claud H. Sinclair
Preceded by
New Command
Captain of H.M.S. Parker
28 Aug, 1916[28]
Succeeded by
Rafe G. Rowley-Conwy
Preceded by
?
Captain (D), Fifteenth Destroyer Flotilla
28 Aug, 1916[29] – Nov, 1917[30]
Succeeded by
Edward O. Gladstone
Preceded by
Hugh J. Tweedie
Captain of H.M.S. Champion
Nov, 1917[31][32] – 8 Apr, 1919[33]
Succeeded by
Forster D. Arnold-Forster
Preceded by
Hugh J. Tweedie
Captain (D), Thirteenth Destroyer Flotilla
Nov, 1917[34][35] – 8 Apr, 1919[36]
Succeeded by
?
Preceded by
David M. Anderson
Captain Superintendent, Pembroke Dockyard
4 Apr, 1922[37][38] – 4 Jul, 1924[39]
Succeeded by
Leonard A. B. Donaldson
Preceded by
William D. Paton
Captain of H.M.S. Marlborough
26 Feb, 1925[40] – 10 Apr, 1926[41]
Succeeded by
Reginald A. R. Plunkett-Ernle-Erle-Drax
Preceded by
Albert P. Addison
Rear Admiral (D) Commanding Destroyer Flotillas, Mediterranean
1 Aug, 1928[42] – 1 Aug, 1930[43]
Succeeded by
James F. Somerville
as Vice-Admiral (D) Commanding Destroyer Flotillas, Mediterranean
 

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. Dutton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 258.
  12. Dutton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 258.
  13. Dutton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 258.
  14. Dutton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 258.
  15. The Navy List. (January, 1914). p. 284.
  16. Dutton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 258.
  17. Dutton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 258.
  18. The Navy List. (January, 1915). p. 350.
  19. Dutton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 258.
  20. Dutton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 258.
  21. Dutton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 258.
  22. Dutton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 258.
  23. The Navy List. (October, 1915). p. 392m.
  24. Dutton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 258.
  25. Dutton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 258.
  26. Dutton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 258.
  27. Dutton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 258.
  28. The Navy List. (November, 1917). p. 396g.
  29. Dutton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 258.
  30. Dutton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 258.
  31. The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 755.
  32. Dutton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 258.
  33. Dutton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 258.
  34. The Navy List. (December, 1918). p. 756.
  35. Dutton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 258.
  36. Dutton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 258.
  37. "Naval and Military" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Wednesday, 22 February, 1922. Issue 42962, col E, p. 14.
  38. Dutton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 258.
  39. Dutton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 258.
  40. Dutton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 258.
  41. Dutton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 258.
  42. Dutton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 258.
  43. Dutton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 258.

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