Arthur Charles Strutt

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Vice-Admiral THE HONOURABLE Arthur Charles Strutt, C.B.E., Royal Navy, Retired (2 October, 1878 – 10 February, 1973) was an officer of the Royal Navy during the First World War. He served as the Master of the Fleet to Admiral Sir David Beatty in the Grand Fleet. After the war he was Director of Navigation from 1923 to 1925.

Life & Career

He was promoted Lieutenant on 31 December, 1900.

Who was Who

STRUTT, Vice-Adm. Hon. Arthur Charles CBE 1928

Born 2 Oct. 1878; 2nd s of 3rd Baron Rayleigh and Evelyn, d of J. M. Balfour of Whittingehame, and Blanche, d of 2nd Marquis of Salisbury; m 1934, Hon. Mrs Cyril Ward; died 10 Feb. 1973

EDUCATION HMS Britannia, etc

CAREER Served as Master of the Fleet in HMS Queen Elizabeth under the Flag of Earl Beatty, 1916–18; Director of Navigation, Admiralty, 1923–25; Lieut, 1900; Comdr, 1913; Capt. 1917; Rear-Adm., 1929; retired, 1929; Vice-Adm., retired, 1933

ADDRESS 3 Whitehall Court, SW1 01–930 3160

Footnotes

Bibliography

  • "Deaths" (Deaths). The Times. Monday, 12 February, 1973. Issue 58705, col C, pg. 24.

Service Record