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He took command of the Royal Navy War College, Devonport on 19 December, 1913.<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Thursday, 18 December, 1913. Issue '''40398''', col F, p. 12.</ref> | He took command of the Royal Navy War College, Devonport on 19 December, 1913.<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Thursday, 18 December, 1913. Issue '''40398''', col F, p. 12.</ref> | ||
| − | + | In November 1915, he assumed command of the {{UK-Active|f=t}} for just a single month{{MackieRNW}} before he was appointed command of the {{UK-Constance|f=t}} in December,<ref>''The Navy List'' (December, 1918). p. 764.</ref> serving on her through the [[Battle of Jutland]] where she supported the [[Grand Fleet]] as part of the {{UK-LCS|4}}.{{UKJutlandOD|pp. 34, 44}} He remained in this position through the surrender of the German fleet. | |
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Revision as of 18:08, 22 October 2012
Cyril Samuel Townsend, C.B. ( – ) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
He attended the Royal Navy War College from 12 September through 23 December 1910, placing fourth out of nine commanders in order of merit.
From 15 December, 1911, to 5 January, 1912, he served as member of a Conference on Gunnery held at the Admiralty, representing the Vice-Admiral Commanding, Second Division, Home Fleet.[1]
He was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1913.
He took command of the Royal Navy War College, Devonport on 19 December, 1913.[2]
In November 1915, he assumed command of the destroyer Active for just a single month[3] before he was appointed command of the light cruiser Constance in December,[4] serving on her through the Battle of Jutland where she supported the Grand Fleet as part of the Fourth Light Cruiser Squadron.[5] He remained in this position through the surrender of the German fleet.
See Also
Footnotes
- ↑ G.024/1912. The National Archives. ADM 1/8328
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Thursday, 18 December, 1913. Issue 40398, col F, p. 12.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ The Navy List (December, 1918). p. 764.
- ↑ Battle of Jutland Official Despatches. pp. 34, 44.
Bibliography
Service Records
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