Graham Cunningham Glen
Commander Graham Cunningham Glen, D.S.O., O.B.E., R.N., Retired (25 March, 1885 – ) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Born in Kensington, the son of Barrister at Law R. C. Glen, Esq..[1]
Glen was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in October, 1906.[2]
Glen served in the armoured cruiser Argyll from 26 September 1913 until the ship was wrecked in October, 1915, being promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander in October, 1914. He was found at fault for having caused the accident at a Court Martial in December and he was sentenced to be severely reprimanded.[3]
Glen was appointed in command of the sweeping sloop Alyssum from 2 January 1917 through March 1917. In this posting, he was commended for "a very smart performance" in taking the torpedoed sweeping sloop Rosemary under tow on 4 July, 1916.[4]
On 22 February 1917 he assisted the submarine G 7 in action against an enemy submarine. The Admiralty felt he deserved great credit for the part he played in the action.[5]
His command ended on 18 March 1917, after he he sustained injuries to his right arm due to a mine explosion. However, the planning and drill he had established on the ship was sufficient to ensure that no lives were lost in the mining. On 10 April he was found fit for shore service only. He was declared fit on 10 July, 1917.[6]
Glen was placed on the Retired List at his own request with the rank of Commander on 17 September, 1928.[7]
World War II
Service in the Plans Division and with the Naval Staff.[8]
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Ronald C. Mayne |
Captain of H.M.S. Alyssum 2 Jan, 1916[9] – 18 Mar, 1917[10] |
Succeeded by Vessel Lost |
Footnotes
- ↑ Glen Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/268. f. 138.
- ↑ Glen Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/268. f. 138.
- ↑ Glen Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/268. f. 138.
- ↑ Glen Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/268. f. 138.
- ↑ Glen Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/268. f. 138.
- ↑ Glen Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/268. f. 138.
- ↑ Glen Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/268. f. 138.
- ↑ Glen Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/268. f. 138.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1916). p. 392a.
- ↑ Hepper. British Warship Losses in the Ironclad Era: 1860-1919. p. 83.
