Francis Herbert Mitchell
Admiral Francis Herbert Mitchell, C.B., D.S.O., R.N., Retired (10 January, 1876 – 7 March, 1946) was an officer of the Royal Navy during the First World War.
Early Life & Career
"Commander Francis H. Mitchell (Commander for Gunnery Duties) failed to exercise proper supervision by allowing a drill order to be used for other than drill purposes, and he will be relieved in his appointment."[1]
Great War
In recognition of his service with the Royal Naval Division at Gallipoli, Mitchell was appointed a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order on 7 November, 1915.[2]
He was appointed in command of the destroyer Exmouth on 1 November, 1916.[3]
He was appointed in command of the battleship Bellerophon on 12 October, 1918.[4]
Post-War
He was appointed an Ordinary Member of the Third Class, or Companion, in the Military Division of the Order of the Bath (C.B.) on the occasion of the King's birthday on 3 June, 1924.[5]
Mitchell was promoted to the rank of Admiral on 21 January, 1933, vice Field.[6]
Bibliography
- "Admiral F. H. Mitchell" (Obituaries). The Times. Friday, 8 March, 1946. Issue 50395, col E, p. 8.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/141
- The National Archives. ADM 196/89
- The National Archives. ADM 196/44.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by George C. Quayle |
Captain of H.M.S. Pegasus 10 Nov, 1911[7] – ? |
Succeeded by John A. Ingles |
| Preceded by Frank Brandt |
Captain of H.M.S. Eclipse 1 Aug, 1914[8] – ? |
Succeeded by Edward M. Legge |
| Preceded by Henry R. Veale |
Captain of H.M.S. Exmouth 1 Nov, 1916[9] – ? |
Succeeded by Herbert N. Rolfe |
| Preceded by Vincent B. Molteno |
Captain of H.M.S. Bellerophon 12 Oct, 1918[10] – ? |
Succeeded by Humphrey W. Bowring |
| Preceded by Robert N. Bax |
Captain of H.M.S. Excellent 30 Jun, 1920[11] – ? |
Succeeded by ? |
Footnotes
- ↑ Cd. 3275.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 29358. p. 11029. 8 November, 1915.
- ↑ The Navy List (December, 1916). p. 394j.
- ↑ Mitchell Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 134. Copy courtesy of Mr. Dave Alton.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 32941. p. 4408. 3 June, 1924.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 33905. p. 524. 24 January, 1933.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1913). p. 353.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1914). p. 309.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1916). p. 394j.
- ↑ Mitchell Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 134.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1920). p. 771.
- Companions of the Military Division of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath
- Companions of the Distinguished Service Order
- People
- People (UK)
- 1876 births
- 1946 deaths
- H.M.S. Britannia (Training Ship) Entrants of July, 1889
- Gunnery Officers
- Gunnery Officers (UK)
- Rear-Admirals in the Second Battle Squadron (Royal Navy)
- Admirals Superintendent of Malta Dockyard
