| 12th Destroyer Flotilla | |
|---|---|
| Active | (1915-1919), (1939-1943) |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  Royal Navy |
| Size | Flotilla |
| Commanders | |
| First | Captain Herbert Meade |
The British 12th Destroyer Flotilla, or Twelfth Destroyer Flotilla, was a naval formation of the Royal Navy from November 1915 to March 1919 and again from September 1939 to 2 July 1943.
The flotilla was first formed in November 1915 and was assigned to the Grand Fleet. [1] Between 31 May and 1 June 1916 it was present at the Battle of Jutland then commanded by Captain Anselan J. B. Stirling. [2] It remained with the Grand Fleet until November 1918 and was disbanded in March 1919. [3]
In September 1939 the flotilla was re-established and allocated to the Western Approaches Command and stationed at Portland till December 1939 when it was reassigned to the Home Fleet till May 1941 when its ships were dispersed among other formations. [4] It reformed again on 29 January 1943 as part of the Mediterranean Fleet and was part of forces covering the East Mediterranean area till 2 July 1943 when it was abolished. [5]
Incomplete list of post holders included: [6]
| Rank | Name | Term | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captain (D) afloat 12th Destroyer Flotilla | |||||
| 1 | Captain | The Hon. Herbert Meade | 8 December 1915– 19 April 1916 | later Adm. | |
| 2 | Captain | Anselan Stirling | 20 April 1916 – 12 October 1918 | commanded at Battle of Jutland, later Adm. | |
| 3 | Captain | Rowland H. Bather | 12 October 1918 – 24 November 1918 | later Radm. | |
| 4 | Captain | William S. Leveson-Gower | 24 November 1918 – 1 January 1919 | later Radm. | |
Included: [7]
, Western Approaches Command September 1939
12th Destroyer Flotilla
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Division 24
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