Frederick Langton Cavaye

Commander (retired) Frederick Langton Cavaye (26 June, 1891 – ) was an officer in the Royal Navy and the Royal Australian Navy.

"Not very bright".

"He is still lacking in tact."

Life & Career

The son of an Australian farmer.

Cavaye was promoted to the rank of Sub-Lieutenant on 15 December, 1911.

On 27 September 1912, he commenced six months' Engine Room training, completing this on 26 March 1913.

On 1 June 1913, Cavaye was loaned to the Royal Australian Navy, travelling out in the Sydney. He would transfer to Encounter at some later point. Cavaye was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 December, 1913. Cavaye continued to serve in the R.A.N. until returning home in 1915.

Cavaye was appointed in command of the destroyer Tancred on 5 January, 1918.

Post-War

On 1 April, 1919, Cavaye was again lent to the R.A.N. This appointment extended to 9 August, 1922 when he reverted to the Royal Navy.

Cavaye was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 30 December, 1921.

Cavaye was placed on the Retired List at his own request with the rank of Commander on 25 June, 1934.

World War II

Cavaye commenced service with the Royal Australian Navy on 2 September 1939. Cavaye reverted to the Retired List on 20 October 1945.

See Also

• Service Records
• Wikipedia

Naval Appointments
Preceded by Lawrence F. N. Ommanney	Captain of H.M.S. Itchen 6 Apr, 1917 – 6 Jul, 1917	Succeeded by Vessel Lost
Preceded by Kenneth F. Sworder	Captain of H.M.S. Racoon 9 Aug, 1917 – 6 Sep, 1917	Succeeded by George L. M. Napier
Preceded by Martin J. C. de Meric	Captain of H.M.S. Wolverine Sep, 1917 – 12 Dec, 1917	Succeeded by Vessel Lost
Preceded by Edmond J. G. Mackinnon	Captain of H.M.S. Tancred 9 Jan, 1918 – 12 Mar, 1919	Succeeded by Hamilton C. Allen
Preceded by New Command	Captain of H.M.S. Success 12 Mar, 1919 – 17 Mar, 1919	Succeeded by Henry V. Hudson
Preceded by Henry V. Hudson as Captain of H.M.S. Stalwart	Captain of H.M.A.S. Stalwart 17 Mar, 1919 – Aug, 1922	Succeeded by Herbert V. Creer
Preceded by Arthur M. C. Stileman	Captain of H.M.S. Wolfhound 22 Aug, 1922 – 12 Dec, 1922	Succeeded by Edward N. Mortimer
Preceded by Charles Wood	Captain of H.M.S. Marlow 10 Jul, 1924 – 21 Aug, 1924	Succeeded by ?
Preceded by Edmund F. FitzGerald	Captain of H.M.S. Vansittart 10 Mar, 1925 – 9 Mar, 1927	Succeeded by Theodore F. A. Voysey
Preceded by George H. Creswell	Captain of H.M.S. Thisbe 21 Jul, 1927 – 15 Jun, 1928	Succeeded by Lawrence D'O. Bignell
Preceded by Charlie F. Bush	Captain of H.M.S. Restless 1 Jul, 1929 – 8 Sep, 1931	Succeeded by ?

Footnotes

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