Hubert Edward Dannreuther

Rear-Admiral Hubert Edward Dannreuther, D.S.O., (12 December, 1880 – 12 August, 1977) was an officer of the Royal Navy during the First World War.

Life & Career

Hubert Edward Dannreuther was born in Bayswater, London, on 12 December, 1880, a son of Edward Dannreuther, professor of music. His elder brother was Tristan Dannreuther.

On 15 September he was appointed a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O.) for his services at Jutland.

He was promoted Rear-Admiral on 15 October, 1932 and placed on the Retired List the following day. He died on 12 August, 1977, at the age of ninety-six in Royal Leamington Spa.

Bibliography

• "Rear-Admiral H. E. Dannreuther" (Obituaries). The Times. Tuesday, 16 August, 1977. Issue 60083, col G, pg. 12.

Recordings

• Recording in the possession of the Imperial War Museum.

Service Record

• The National Archives. ADM 196/46.