Sir Richard Symonds-Tayler | |
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| Born | 1897 |
| Died | 1971 |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service |  Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1910–1952 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | HMSCenturion HMSSussex HMSLondon 1st Cruiser Squadron Senior British Naval Officer, Western Atlantic |
| Battles / wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire Companion of theOrder of the Bath Distinguished Service Cross |
AdmiralSir Richard Victor Symonds-TaylerKBECBDSC (1897–1971) was aRoyal Navy officer who went on to beCommander-in-Chief, America and West Indies Station.
Symonds-Tayler joined theRoyal Navy in 1910 and served inWorld War I.[1] He was seconded to the British Naval Mission toGreece in 1929 and was given command ofHMSCenturion in 1938.[1]
He served inWorld War II as Commanding Officer ofHMSSussex and then as Director Training and Staff Duties at theAdmiralty until December 1942 when he was given command ofHMSLondon.[1]
After the War he was made Chief of Staff to theCommander-in-Chief, Portsmouth, and then Chief of Staff to the British Naval Representative on the United NationsMilitary Staff Committee in 1946.[1] He was appointed Flag Officer commanding 1st Cruiser Squadron in 1947 andCommander-in-Chief, America and West Indies Station, in 1949; he made an official visit toBuenos Aires in 1951[2] and retired in 1952.[1]
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| Preceded by | Commander-in-Chief, America and West Indies Station 1949–1951 | Succeeded by |