James Rivett-Carnac | |
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Born | 12 February 1891 |
Died | 9 October 1970 | (aged 79)
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1910–1947 |
Rank | Vice Admiral |
Commands held |
HMS Rodney Quartermaster (British Pacific Fleet) New Zealand Division |
Battles/wars |
World War I World War II |
Awards |
Commander of the Order of the British Empire Companion of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Cross Mentioned in despatches |
Vice-Admiral James William Rivett-Carnac CB CBE DSC DL (12 February 1891 – 9 October 1970) was a Royal Navy officer who became Commodore commanding the New Zealand Division.
Born the younger son of Rev. Sir Clennel George Rivett-Carnac, 6th Baronet, Rivett-Carnac joined the Royal Navy in 1910 [1] and served in World War I and was mentioned in despatches. [2] He became Commodore commanding the New Zealand Division in December 1938. [3] He also served in World War II as Director of Training and Staff Duties at the Admiralty from April 1940 [3] and as Commanding Officer of the battleship HMS Rodney from 1941 before becoming rear-admiral in charge of the Normandy beaches during the Allied invasion of Europe in 1944. [4] In March 1945 he was appointed Rear-Admiral Q British Pacific Fleet until June 1945, then made acting Vice-Admiral with the new title of Vice-Admiral Q British Pacific Fleet he was responsible for organising logistical support of the BPF, including logistic activities ashore and for the ships of the Fleet Train until April 1946. [5] He was mentioned in despatches twice during World War II. [2] He retired in 1947. [1]
In retirement he lived in Bury St Edmunds and became Deputy Lieutenant of Suffolk. [2]
He is buried in the churchyard of St. Martin's parish church in Fornham St. Martin in Suffolk. [6]
He married Isla Nesta Blackwood. [2]
James Rivett-Carnac | |
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Born | 12 February 1891 |
Died | 9 October 1970 | (aged 79)
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1910–1947 |
Rank | Vice Admiral |
Commands held |
HMS Rodney Quartermaster (British Pacific Fleet) New Zealand Division |
Battles/wars |
World War I World War II |
Awards |
Commander of the Order of the British Empire Companion of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Cross Mentioned in despatches |
Vice-Admiral James William Rivett-Carnac CB CBE DSC DL (12 February 1891 – 9 October 1970) was a Royal Navy officer who became Commodore commanding the New Zealand Division.
Born the younger son of Rev. Sir Clennel George Rivett-Carnac, 6th Baronet, Rivett-Carnac joined the Royal Navy in 1910 [1] and served in World War I and was mentioned in despatches. [2] He became Commodore commanding the New Zealand Division in December 1938. [3] He also served in World War II as Director of Training and Staff Duties at the Admiralty from April 1940 [3] and as Commanding Officer of the battleship HMS Rodney from 1941 before becoming rear-admiral in charge of the Normandy beaches during the Allied invasion of Europe in 1944. [4] In March 1945 he was appointed Rear-Admiral Q British Pacific Fleet until June 1945, then made acting Vice-Admiral with the new title of Vice-Admiral Q British Pacific Fleet he was responsible for organising logistical support of the BPF, including logistic activities ashore and for the ships of the Fleet Train until April 1946. [5] He was mentioned in despatches twice during World War II. [2] He retired in 1947. [1]
In retirement he lived in Bury St Edmunds and became Deputy Lieutenant of Suffolk. [2]
He is buried in the churchyard of St. Martin's parish church in Fornham St. Martin in Suffolk. [6]
He married Isla Nesta Blackwood. [2]