Captain DSO** (London Gazette 12 April 1940/3December 1940/14 October 1941 for Bismarck Action ) Succeeded Sherbrooke [twice]) 18 January 1940 – 18 March 1940 and 5 May 1940 – 9 July 1940. Born 1894. Died 1968. Buried in the Crypt of St Pauls Cathedral. London. The memorial plaque overlooks the graves of Jellicoe and Beatty. Served as an Admiral of the Fleet. Daughters Polly Thellusson (and Susan Keate – Deceased)15 February 1916 Lt15 February 1924 Lt Cdr30 June 1929 Cdr31 December 1934 Captain8 July 1941 Rear Admiral8 May 1945 Vice Admiral26 September 1948 Admiral1 June 1952 Admiral of the Fleet (Retired)Decorations12 April 1940 DSO19 July 1940 Mentioned in Despatches3 December 1940 Bar to DSO14 October 1941 2nd Bar to DSO31.03.1942 KBE08.06.1944 CB25.07.1944 KCB01.12.1952 GCB