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In January 1914, he assumed command of the depot ship {{UK-StGeorge}}.  He was superseded by Reginald L. Crichton in March 1915.{{MackieRNW}}
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Raikes commanded {{UK-Ramillies}} for 18 months, commencing in January 1921.{{MackieRNW}}
 
Raikes commanded {{UK-Ramillies}} for 18 months, commencing in January 1921.{{MackieRNW}}
  

Revision as of 17:11, 19 October 2012

Vice-Admiral Cecil Dacre Staveley Raikes, C.B.E., Royal Navy, Retired (29 May, 1874 – 15 February, 1947) was an officer of the Royal Navy during the First World War.

Life & Career

In January 1914, he assumed command of the depot ship St. George. He was superseded by Reginald L. Crichton in March 1915.[1]

Raikes commanded Ramillies for 18 months, commencing in January 1921.[2]

Raikes was appointed a Commander of the Military Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (C.B.E.) on 1 January, 1923.[3]

Raikes was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 30 June, 1924, vice Richard Webb. He was placed on the Retired List the following day.[4]

Footnotes

  1. Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
  2. Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
  3. The London Gazette: no. 32782. p. 6. (Supplement) 1 January, 1923.
  4. The London Gazette: no. 32953. p. 5162. 4 July, 1924.

Bibliography

  • "Vice-Admiral C. D. S. Raikes" (Obituaries). The Times. Wednesday, 19 February, 1947. Issue 50689, col E, pg. 7.

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