Henry Kitson
| Sir Henry Kitson | |
|---|---|
| Born |
22 June 1877 Highweek, Devon |
| Died | 19 February 1952 |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 Royal Navy |
| Years of service |
1891-1933 1940-1942 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held |
3rd Battle Squadron Portsmouth Dockyard |
| Battles/wars |
World War I World War II |
| Awards |
Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire Companion of the Order of the Bath |
Vice Admiral Sir Henry Karslake Kitson KBE, CB (22 June 1877 - 19 February 1952) was a Royal Navy officer who commanded the 3rd Battle Squadron.
Naval career
Kitson joined the Royal Navy in 1891.[1] He served in World War I and then became Commander of 3rd Battle Squadron in 1929,[2] Admiral Superintendent of Portsmouth Dockyard in 1931 before retiring in 1933.[1] He also served in World War II as Flag Officer, Coast of Cornwall from 1940 until 1942.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 "Henry Kitson". Liddell Hart Centre for Military Archives. Retrieved 5 October 2014.
- ↑ "Senior Royal Navy appointments" (PDF). Retrieved 4 October 2014.
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