12th Cruiser Squadron explained

Unit Name:12th Cruiser Squadron
Dates:1914–1915, 1939–1943
Country:United Kingdom
Branch:Royal Navy
Notable Commanders:Rear-Admiral Rosslyn E. Wemyss

The 12th Cruiser Squadron [1] also known as Cruiser Force G [2] was a formation of cruisers of the British Royal Navy from 1914 to 1915 and then again from 1939 to 1943.

History

First formation

The squadron was first formed 1 August 1914 and was initially assigned to the Channel Fleet as Cruiser Force G patrolling the western Channel until February 1915.[3] The squadron was then reassigned to the Grand Fleet where it remained before being disbanded in February 1915.[4]

Rear-Admiral Commanding

Included:[5] [6]

Rank Flag Name Term Notes
Rear-Admiral Commanding, 12th Cruiser Squadron
1Rear-Admiral 1 August 1914 – 15 February 1915

Second and Third formations

The squadron reformed in August 1939 initially part of the Northern Patrol of the Home Fleet based at Scapa Flow but was re-designated 11th Cruiser Squadron in October 1939. It re-formed as part of the Mediterranean Fleet in July 1942. It was reassigned from 29 January 1943 to 2 July 1943 when it became a component of Force H and again from 1 October 1943 to December 1943.[7]

Rear/Vice-Admiral Commanding

Included:[8] [9]

Rank Flag Name Term Notes
Rear/Vice-Admiral Commanding, 12th Cruiser Squadron
1Vice-Admiral August - 9 September 1939
2Rear-Admiral 9 September 1939 – 28 October 1939
squadron disbanded 11/1939 - 06/1942
3Rear-Admiral July, 1942 – December, 1943also FO 2i/c Force H

References

Sources

Notes and References

  1. Book: Friedman. Norman. British Cruisers of the Victorian Era. 2012. Seaforth Publishing. Barnsley, England. 9781473853126. 240. en.
  2. Book: Elleman. Bruce A.. Paine. S. C. M.. Naval Blockades and Seapower: Strategies and Counter-Strategies, 1805–2005. 2007. Routledge. Oxford, England. 9781134257287. https://books.google.com/books?id=Vr9-AgAAQBAJ&dq=Cruiser+Force+G%2C+Royal+Navy&pg=PA91. en. 9: World War One: The Blockade.
  3. Web site: Watson. Graham. Royal Navy Organisation and Ship Deployment, Inter-War Years 1914–1918: The Grand Fleet. www.naval-history.net. Gordon Smith, 27 October 2015. 27 February 2018.
  4. Book: Jellicoe. Viscount. The Grand Fleet (1914–1916): Its Creation, Development and Work. 2014. BoD – Books on Demand. 9783954274338. 11. en.
  5. Web site: Watson. Dr. Royal Navy Organization in World War 2, 1939–1945. www.naval-history.net. Gordon Smith, 19 September 2015. 26 February 2018.
  6. Web site: Mackie. Gordon. Royal Navy Senior Appointments from 1865. gulabin.com. Gordon Mackie, p.214. February 2018. 26 February 2018.
  7. Web site: Watson. Graham. Royal Navy Organization in World War 2, 1939–1945:Squadrons, Flotillas and other formations which served in Mediterranean. www.naval-history.net. Gordon Smith, 19 September 2015. 27 February 2018.
  8. Web site: Watson. Dr. Royal Navy Organization in World War 2, 1939–1945. www.naval-history.net. Gordon Smith, 19 September 2015. 26 February 2018.
  9. Web site: Mackie. Gordon. Royal Navy Senior Appointments from 1865. gulabin.com. Gordon Mackie, p.214. February 2018. 26 February 2018.

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