Algernon Boyle
| Sir Algernon Boyle | |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 October 1871 |
| Died | 13 October 1949 (aged 77) |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1884–1924 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held | HMS Malaya |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
| Awards |
Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George Member of the Royal Victorian Order |
Admiral The Hon. Sir Algernon Douglas Edward Harry Boyle, KCB, CMG, MVO (21 October 1871 – 13 October 1949) was a Royal Navy officer who went on to be Fourth Sea Lord.
Naval career
Born the son of Henry Boyle, 5th Earl of Shannon, Boyle joined the Royal Navy as a cadet in 1884.[1] He was promoted to Commander on 1 January 1902,[2] and in April that year was assigned for temporary duty at the Admiralty.[3]
He served in World War I and, as Captain of HMS Malaya, took part in the Battle of Jutland in 1916.[4] He was Aide-de-camp to the King from 1918 to 1919 and served as Fourth Sea Lord from 1920 to 1924.[5] He retired in 1924.[1]
References
- 1 2 Royal Navy Flag Officers 1904-1945
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27393. p. 3. 3 January 1902.
- ↑ "Naval & Military intelligence". The Times (36754). London. 29 April 1902. p. 7.
- ↑ World War 1 at Sea - Naval Battles in outline with Despatches, Casualties, Awards etc
- ↑ Croft's Peerage
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir Ernle Chatfield |
Fourth Sea Lord 1920–1924 |
Succeeded by Sir John Kelly |
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