Arthur Charles Strutt
Vice-Admiral THE HONOURABLE Arthur Charles Strutt, C.B.E., Royal Navy, Retired (2 October, 1878 – 10 February, 1973) was an officer of the Royal Navy during the First World War. He served as the Master of the Fleet to Admiral Sir David Beatty in the Grand Fleet. After the war, he was Director of Navigation from 1923 to 1925.
Life & Career
On 4 October, 1899, he was confirmed in the rank of Sub-Lieutenant, dated 15 June, 1898.[1]
He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant dated 31 December, 1900, subject to Article 241, clause 4, of the Queen's Regulations and Admiralty Instructions.[2]
He was appointed to Queen Mary as Navigating Officer on 15 February, 1913.[3]
He was promoted to the rank of Commander dated 30 June, 1913.[4]
Great War
Strutt was fortunate to be transferred from Queen Mary to Lion on 30 November, 1915,[5] thus avoiding being lost with her at the Battle of Jutland.
Post-War
On 27 September 1920, Strutt was appointed in command of the light cruiser Constance.[6]
Strutt was appointed a Naval Aide-de-Camp to King George V on 8 April, 1928, vice Pilcher.[7]
Strutt was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 28 February, 1929, vice Addison, and was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 1 March.[8]
Who was Who
STRUTT, Vice-Adm. Hon. Arthur Charles CBE 1928
Born 2 Oct. 1878; 2nd s of 3rd Baron Rayleigh and Evelyn, d of J. M. Balfour of Whittingehame, and Blanche, d of 2nd Marquis of Salisbury; m 1934, Hon. Mrs Cyril Ward; died 10 Feb. 1973
EDUCATION HMS Britannia, etc
CAREER Served as Master of the Fleet in HMS Queen Elizabeth under the Flag of Earl Beatty, 1916–18; Director of Navigation, Admiralty, 1923–25; Lieut, 1900; Comdr, 1913; Capt. 1917; Rear-Adm., 1929; retired, 1929; Vice-Adm., retired, 1933
ADDRESS 3 Whitehall Court, SW1 01–930 3160
Bibliography
- "Deaths" (Deaths). The Times. Monday, 12 February, 1973. Issue 58705, col C, pg. 24.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/142.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/125.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/90.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/44.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Oliver E. Leggett |
Master of the Fleet 1916 |
Succeeded by James A. G. Troup |
| Preceded by Frederick P. Loder-Symonds |
Captain of H.M.S. Cleopatra 16 Oct, 1918[9] – 29 Nov, 1918[Citation needed] |
Succeeded by Walter R. G. Petre |
| Preceded by Arthur H. Oldham |
Captain of H.M.S. Enchantress 29 Nov, 1918[10] |
Succeeded by Richard G. A. W. Stapleton-Cotton |
| Preceded by Edward C. Kennedy |
Captain of H.M.S. Constance 27 Sep, 1920[11] – 5 Mar, 1923 |
Succeeded by Henry E. H. Spencer-Cooper |
| Preceded by Frederick P. Loder-Symonds |
Director of Navigation 30 Nov, 1923[Inference] – 30 Nov, 1925 |
Succeeded by Alfred H. Norman |
| Preceded by Claude Seymour |
Captain of H.M.S. Royal Oak 25 Jul, 1926[12] |
Succeeded by Kenneth G. B. Dewar |
Footnotes
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27123. p. 6064. 6 October, 1899.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27263. p. 82. 4 January, 1901.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1913). p. 364.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28733. p. 4640. 1 July, 1913.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1916). p. 395vv.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1920). p. 751.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 33376. p. 2741. 17 April, 1928.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 33474. p. 1575. 5 March, 1929.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1918). p. 758.
- ↑ The Navy List. (August, 1919). p. 787.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1920). p. 751.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1927). p. 265.
