Edward Aylmer

Edward Arthur Aylmer (20 March 1892 – 30 October 1974) was an English first-class cricketer and Royal Navy officer. He served in the Royal Navy from 1911–1945, seeing action in both the First World War and the Second World War. Reaching the rank of captain, he commanded several ships and establishments during his career. He also played first-class cricket for the Royal Navy Cricket Club.

Life and naval career Alymer was born at Falmouth to Frederick Arthur Aylmer and his wife, Constance Isabella Grenfell. He entered the Royal Navy Training Establishment in January 1905, graduating in January 1911 when he was posted to as a midshipman. He served with the Royal Navy during the First World War, with promotion to the rank of lieutenant in December 1914. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross in June 1917.

He made a single appearance in first-class cricket for the Royal Navy against Cambridge University at Fenner's in 1920. Batting twice in the match, he was dismissed by Charles Marriott for 10 runs in the Royal Navy first-innings, while in their second-innings he was unbeaten on 10. He took a single wicket in the Cambridge University first-innings, when he dismissed Jack MacBryan to finish with innings figures of 1 for 19, though he went wicketless in their second-innings. He was promoted to the rank of lieutenant commander in December 1922, and was given his first command when he was placed in command of the submarine . Between 1926 and 1929, Aylmer commanded and , before commanding the minesweeper from 1930 to 1932, He was present at the Royal Naval College from March–July 1936, before commanding , and the 1st Submarine Flotilla from July 1936 to June 1938. and was made a recipient of the Order of George I for his role in escorting George II to exile. From April 1942 to August 1943, he was the commanding officer of the Royal Naval College, Eaton. He served as the naval aide-de-camp to George VI from January–July 1944, while also serving as the naval officer in charge of in the Colony of Aden. He retired from active service soon after.

He died in October 1974 at Askerwell, Dorset. His wife, Gladwys Phoebe Evans, predeceased him by six years. Their only son, Gerald Aylmer, was a historian of 17th century England.