Arthur Duff (Royal Navy officer)

Admiral Sir Arthur Allan Morison Duff, KCB, JP, DL (19 April 1874 – 5 April 1952) was a Royal Navy officer.


Sir Arthur Duff

Born(1874-04-19)April 19, 1874
Died(1952-04-05)April 5, 1952
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Branch
 Royal Navy
Rank
Admiral
UnitHMS Birmingham
CommandsHMS Birmingham (1913-1916)
Known forSinking U-15, Command of HMS Birmingham at Dogger Bank and Jutland
Conflicts
  • First World War
  • Battle of Dogger Bank
  • Battle of Jutland
AwardsKnight Commander of the Order of the Bath (KCB)
RelationsA. G. Duff (father)

Duff was the son of General A. G. Duff.

In 1913, Duff was given command of the light cruiser HMS Birmingham. Duff was in command of the ship when, on 9 August 1914, she rammed the German submarine U-15 off Fair Isle, cutting her in two, becoming the first German submarine to be sunk in the First World War. In 1916, Duff later commanded Birmingham at the Battle of Dogger Bank and the Battle of Jutland.

Duff was promoted to KCB in the 1929 New Year Honours. He was promoted to Admiral on 8 May 1930 and was placed on the Retired List on 15 May.

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