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Sir Claud Barry
Britain's New Admiral (submarines)- Rear-admiral Claud Barry, Dso. 18 January 1943, Northways. A13999.jpg
Barry at his desk in 1943
Born 17 July 1891
Died 27 December 1951 (1951-12-28) (aged 60)
Beaulieu, Hampshire
Allegiance  United Kingdom
Service/branch  Royal Navy
Years of service 1904–1951
Rank Admiral
Commands held HMS C20
HMS C21
HMS D4
HMS R12
HMS K22
HMS K26
HMS Queen Elizabeth
Battles/wars World War I
World War II
Awards Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Companion of the Order of the Bath
Distinguished Service Order

Sir Claud Barrington Barry (born July 17, 1891 – died December 27, 1951) was a very important officer in the Royal Navy. This is the United Kingdom's navy. He rose to the high rank of Admiral. He also held key positions like Naval Secretary.

Sir Claud Barry's Naval Career

Joining the Navy and World War I

Claud Barry started his journey in the Royal Navy in 1904. He studied at special naval schools. These included Cordwalles School, the Royal Naval College, Osborne, and the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth.

During World War I, he served in the Submarine Service. This meant he commanded submarines. Some of the submarines he led were HMS C20, HMS C21, HMS D6, and HMS R12.

Between the Wars and World War II

After World War I, Barry worked with the Royal Australian Navy. He then took command of more submarines. These included HMS K22 and HMS K26. In 1934, he became the Chief of Staff. This meant he was a main helper to the Admiral in charge of submarines.

He also played a role in World War II. He helped the Second Sea Lord, who is a very senior naval officer. Later, he became the Captain of the battleship HMS Queen Elizabeth. In 1942, he was promoted to Rear-Admiral, Submarines. This put him in charge of all submarines.

Later Roles in the Navy

After World War II ended, Sir Claud Barry continued his important work. He became the Naval Secretary. This role involves managing the navy's administration. From 1946 to 1951, he was the Director of Dockyards. This meant he oversaw the places where naval ships are built and repaired.

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