Died 19 February 1952 Service/branch Royal Navy Rank Admiral | Allegiance United Kingdom Years of service 1891-1933
1940-1942 Name Henry Kitson | |
Commands held 3rd Battle Squadron
Portsmouth Dockyard | ||
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. He served in World War I and then became Commander of 3rd Battle Squadron in 1929, Admiral Superintendent of Portsmouth Dockyard in 1931 before retiring in 1933. He also served in World War II as Flag Officer, Coast of Cornwall from 1940 until 1942.
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