Sidney Meyrick
Royal Navy admiral
About Sidney Meyrick
Lived 1879 – 1973 (aged 94).
Admiral Sir Sidney Julius Meyrick KCB (28 March 1879 – 18 December 1973) was a Royal Navy officer who went on to be Commander-in-Chief, America and West Indies Station.
Naval career Meyrick joined the Royal Navy in 1893. He served in the First World War in HMS Erin and then in HMS Resolution in the Grand Fleet.
After the War he became Flag Captain commanding HMS Courageous and Chief Staff Officer to the Commander-in-Chief of the Reserve Fleet in 1920 and then moved on to be Commander of the 6th Destroyer Flotilla in 1921. In 1940 he was credited with forcing the Captain of the German liner Columbus to scuttle his ship. He retired in 1940.
Family In 1901 he married Judith Fullerton, the daughter of Admiral Sir John Fullerton; they had three sons, named Timothy, Michael and Peter.
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Who was Sidney Meyrick?
Royal Navy admiral (1879-1973)
When was Sidney Meyrick born?
Sidney Meyrick was born on 28 March 1879.
When did Sidney Meyrick die?
Sidney Meyrick died on 18 December 1973 in Chichester.
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