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{{CaptRN}} '''Gerald Curteis''', (16 October, 1892 – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]].
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{{CaptRN}} '''Gerald Curteis''', K.C.V.O. (16 October, 1892 – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]].
  
 
==Life & Career==
 
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The son of R. W. Curteis, Esq., gentleman.<ref>Curteis Service Record {{TNA|ADM 196/55/6.|}} f. 6.</ref>
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Curteis was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 15 June, 1914.  During the Great War, he served in the {{UK-Blonde|f=t}} until 23 September, 1915, and then in {{UK-Warspite}} from 12 October, 1915.  He fought at the [[Battle of Jutland]] in this appointment, and was made assistant navigator on 28 September, 1916.<ref>Curteis Service Record {{TNA|ADM 196/55/6.|}} f. 6.</ref>
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On 14 March, 1917 he was appointed to the {{UK-1Boadicea|f=t}} as Lt. (N), serving in her until 30 August, 1917.  He then served as navigator in {{UK-Godetia}} to the end of the war.<ref>Curteis Service Record {{TNA|ADM 196/55/6.|}} f. 6.</ref>
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Curteis was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 15 June, 1922.<ref>Curteis Service Record {{TNA|ADM 196/55/6.|}} f. 6.</ref>
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Curteis was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 30 June, 1927.<ref>Curteis Service Record {{TNA|ADM 196/55/6.|}} f. 6.</ref>
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Curteis was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 31 December, 1934.  <ref>Curteis Service Record {{TNA|ADM 196/55/6.|}} f. 6.</ref>
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He retired at his own request 26 March, 1936.<ref>Curteis Service Record {{TNA|ADM 196/55/6.|}} f. 6.</ref>
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==World War II==
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On 6 October, 1939 he was appointed to {{UK-IronDuke}}, additional, as Chief Staff Officer to Flag Officer Commanding, Orkneys and Shetlands, vice Fellowes.<ref>Curteis Service Record {{TNA|ADM 196/55/6.|}} f. 6.</ref>
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On 27 January, 1941, he was appointed Director of Wreck Disposal.  He was reverted to the Retired List on 15 November, 1945.<ref>Curteis Service Record {{TNA|ADM 196/55/6.|}} f. 6.</ref>
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Latest revision as of 22:38, 6 April 2022

Captain Gerald Curteis, K.C.V.O. (16 October, 1892 – ) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

The son of R. W. Curteis, Esq., gentleman.[1]

Curteis was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 June, 1914. During the Great War, he served in the scout cruiser Blonde until 23 September, 1915, and then in Warspite from 12 October, 1915. He fought at the Battle of Jutland in this appointment, and was made assistant navigator on 28 September, 1916.[2]

On 14 March, 1917 he was appointed to the scout cruiser Boadicea as Lt. (N), serving in her until 30 August, 1917. He then served as navigator in Godetia to the end of the war.[3]

Curteis was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 June, 1922.[4]

Curteis was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1927.[5]

Curteis was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1934. [6]

He retired at his own request 26 March, 1936.[7]

World War II

On 6 October, 1939 he was appointed to Iron Duke, additional, as Chief Staff Officer to Flag Officer Commanding, Orkneys and Shetlands, vice Fellowes.[8]

On 27 January, 1941, he was appointed Director of Wreck Disposal. He was reverted to the Retired List on 15 November, 1945.[9]

See Also

Bibliography

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
Francis Q. Champness 		Captain of H.M.S. Wistaria
1 Sep, 1928[10][11] – 5 Nov, 1930[12] 		Succeeded by
Vessel Sold
Preceded by
Charles A. Browne 		Squadron Navigating Officer, Second Cruiser Squadron
9 Apr, 1931[13] – 18 Apr, 1932 		Succeeded by
George V. B. Faulkner
Preceded by
Charles A. Browne 		Master of the Fleet, Mediterranean Fleet
15 Jun, 1932[14] – 26 Mar, 1936[15] 		Succeeded by
Oliver L. Gordon

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Curteis Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/55/6. f. 6.
  2. ↑ Curteis Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/55/6. f. 6.
  3. ↑ Curteis Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/55/6. f. 6.
  4. ↑ Curteis Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/55/6. f. 6.
  5. ↑ Curteis Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/55/6. f. 6.
  6. ↑ Curteis Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/55/6. f. 6.
  7. ↑ Curteis Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/55/6. f. 6.
  8. ↑ Curteis Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/55/6. f. 6.
  9. ↑ Curteis Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/55/6. f. 6.
  10. ↑ Curteis Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/55/6. f. 6.
  11. ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1929). p. 290.
  12. ↑ Curteis Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/55/6. f. 6.
  13. ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1931). pp. 232-3.
  14. ↑ Curteis Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/55/6. f. 6.
  15. ↑ Curteis Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/55/6. f. 6.

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