Charles Daniel (Royal Navy officer) facts for kids
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Sir Charles Daniel
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Daniel inspecting a combined operations exercise in 1943
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| Born | 23 June 1894 |
| Died | 11 February 1981 (aged 86) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
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Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1907–1952 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held | Imperial Defence College (1949–51) HMS Renown (1941–43) 8th Destroyer Flotilla (1938–40) HMS Faulknor (1938–40) |
| Battles/wars | First World War Second World War |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Commander of the Order of the British Empire Distinguished Service Order Mentioned in Despatches |
Admiral Sir Charles Saumarez Daniel, KCB, CBE, DSO (23 June 1894 – 11 February 1981) was an important officer in the Royal Navy. He served in both the First World War and the Second World War. Later, he became a very senior leader, known as the Third Sea Lord and Controller of the Navy.
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Early Training and World War I Service
Charles Daniel started his journey in the Royal Navy in 1912. He went to special schools like the Royal Naval College, Osborne, and the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth. These colleges trained young people to become naval officers.
During the First World War, he was part of a major sea battle. This was the Battle of Jutland in 1916. After the war, he continued to advance in his career. In 1928, he became an Experimental Commander. This role involved working with new technologies at the HM Signal School.
He also served as the executive officer (second-in-command) on HMS Glorious in 1933. Before the Second World War, he joined the Joint Planning Committee at the Admiralty. The Admiralty was the main office that managed the Royal Navy.
Key Roles in World War II
When the Second World War began, Daniel took on important leadership roles. He first commanded a group of warships called the 8th Destroyer Flotilla. From 1940, he became the Director of Plans at the Admiralty. This meant he helped plan naval operations.
In 1941, he became the Captain of HMS Renown, a large warship. Later, in 1943, he was named Flag Officer, Combined Operations. This role involved leading joint operations between different military branches. In 1944, he became a Vice Admiral. He was in charge of administration for the British Pacific Fleet. This fleet operated in the Pacific Ocean.
Post-War Leadership and Retirement
After the Second World War, Sir Charles Daniel continued his distinguished service. He became the Third Sea Lord and Controller of the Navy. This was a very high position. It meant he was responsible for the Royal Navy's ships and equipment.
From 1949, he served as the Commandant of the Imperial Defence College. This college trained senior military officers. He retired from the Royal Navy in 1952. After retiring, he became the Chairman of the Television Advisory Committee.
Family Life
In 1919, Charles Daniel married Marjory Katharine Wilson. They had one daughter together. After his first wife passed away, he married Beatrice Pendlebury Worsley in 1963. Beatrice was the widow of his brother-in-law.
