Fitzroy Hutton (1894–1975) was a Royal Navy officer during World War II.

Fitzroy Hutton
Birth nameFitzroy Evelyn Patrick Hutton
Born1894
Died1975
AllegianceUnited Kingdom United Kingdom
Service/branch Royal Navy
RankRear-Admiral
Commands heldHMS Penelope
HMS Hermes
HMS Warspite
Battles/warsWorld War II

He commanded the light cruiser Penelope in 1936–1939, then commanded the aircraft carrier HMS Hermes (95) in 1939–1940 before becoming Chief of Staff for the Commander-in-Chief, China, in 1940–1941.[1]

Citations

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  1. ^ Halpern, p. 408

Bibliography

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  • Halpern, Paul G., ed. (2016). The Mediterranean Fleet, 1930–1939. Publications of the Navy Records Society. Vol. 163. London: Routledge for the Navy Records Society. ISBN 978-1-4724-7597-8.