Cecil Staveley
| Cecil Staveley | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 April 1874 |
| Died | 27 May 1934 (aged 60) |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 Royal Navy |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands held |
HMS Endymion HMS Conqueror HMS Valiant 1st Battle Squadron |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
| Awards |
Companion of the Order of the Bath Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George |
Rear Admiral Cecil Minet Staveley CB, CMG (3 April 1874 – 27 May 1934) was a Royal Navy officer who became Commander of the 1st Battle Squadron.
Naval career
Born the son of General Sir Charles Staveley, Staveley served in World War I becoming commanding officer of the cruiser HMS Endymion in January 1916[1] and Chief of Staff, The Nore in April 1918.[2] He went on to be commanding officer of the battleship HMS Conqueror in November 1920, Commanding officer of the battleship HMS Valiant in April 1921 and Chief Staff Officer for the Reserves in March 1923.[2] His last appointment was as commander of the 1st Battle Squadron in March 1926.[2]
Family
In 1919 Staveley married Margaret Adela Sturdee, daughter of Admiral of the Fleet Sir Doveton Sturdee.[3]
References
- ↑ "Captains commanding Royal Navy warships" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 July 2015. Retrieved 4 October 2014.
- 1 2 3 "Senior Royal Navy appointments" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 March 2012. Retrieved 4 October 2014.
- ↑ "Admiral Cecil Minet Staveley". The Peerage.com. Retrieved 4 October 2014.
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