15th Cruiser Squadron

June 2018 15th Cruiser Squadron Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg 130px 1940–1946 United Kingdom British Empire Royal Navy Battle of CreteFirst Battle of SirteSecond Battle of SirteOperation Vigorous Rear-Admiral Sir Philip L. Vian The 15th Cruiser Squadron, also known as Force K,O'Hara Vincent P. In Passage Perilous: Malta and the Convoy Battles of June 1942 2012 Indiana University Press Bloomington, Indiana, USA 978-0253006035 46 https://books.google.com/books?id=clT5gTn25l8C&dq=15th+Cruiser+Squadron&pg=PA46 en was a formation of cruisers of the British Royal Navy from 1940 to 1946. History The squadron was formed in May 1940 and was assigned to the Home Fleet.Association HMS Dido HMS Dido 2014 Author House Bloomington, Indiana, USA. 9781496991973 40 https://books.google.com/books?id=4DMkBQAAQBAJ&dq=15th+Cruiser+Squadron+formed+as+part+of+the+Home+Fleet&pg=PA25 en In 1941December 2019 it was transferred to the Mediterranean Fleet where it remained for the duration of World War II. In May 1941 it served in the Battle of Crete, with its ships dispersed into several different Forces. For the duration of the battle, Rear Admiral Edward L. S. King was given command of Force C, which comprised a mixture of cruisers and destroyers.38296 21 May 1948 3103–3119 y Cunningham, A. B., The Battle of Crete, Despatch to the Lord Commissioners of the Admiralty, 4 August 1941 On 17 December 1941 the squadron was involved in the First Battle of Sirte against the Regia Marina (Italian Navy).O'Hara Vincent P. In Passage Perilous: Malta and the Convoy Battles of June 1942 2012 Indiana University Press Bloomington, Indiana, USA. 978-0253006035 92 https://books.google.com/books?id=clT5gTn25l8C&dq=15th+Cruiser+Squadron+was+assigned+to+the+Mediterranean+Fleet&pg=PA92 en On 22 March 1942 the squadron was involved in the Second Battle of Sirte against the Italian Fleet. Between 12 and 16 June 1942 it took part in Operation Vigorous.Thomas David A. Malta Convoys 1940-42: The Struggle at Sea 1999 Pen and Sword Barnsley, England 9780850526639 167 https://books.google.com/books?id=dS3AAwAAQBAJ&dq=15th+Cruiser+Squadron+Operation+Vigorous&pg=PA167 en From 22 January to 5 June 1944 the squadron provided support during the Battle of Anzio. In June 1946 it was re-designated the 1st Cruiser Squadron.Watson Graham Royal Navy Organisation in World War 2, 1939-1945 http://www.naval-history.net/xGW-RNOrganisation1939-45.htm#24 www.naval-history.net Gordon Smith, 19 September 2015 26 February 2018 Commodore/Rear/Vice-Admiral Commanding Included:Watson Dr Royal Navy Organization in World War 2, 1939-1945 http://www.naval-history.net/xGW-RNOrganisation1939-45.htm#24 www.naval-history.net Gordon Smith, 19 September 2015 26 February 2018Mackie Gordon Royal Navy Senior Appointments from 1865 http://www.gulabin.com/armynavy/pdf/Senior%20Royal%20Navy%20Appointments%201865-.pdf gulabin.com Gordon Mackie, p.214. February 2018 26 February 2018 Rank Flag Name Term Notes Commodore/Rear/Vice-Admiral Commanding, 15th Cruiser Squadron1 Vice-Admiral 25px Edward L. S. King July 1940 – October 1941 Served as Rear-Admiral until 30 May 19412 Rear-Admiral 25px Sir Philip L. VianOctober 1941 – September 1942 3 Rear-Admiral 25px Arthur J. Power September 1942 – May 19434 Rear-Admiral 25px Cecil H.J. HarcourtMay 1943 – January 19445 Rear-Admiral 25px John M. MansfieldJanuary 1944 – March 19456 Commodore 25px Maurice J. ManserghMarch 1945 – January 19467 Rear-Admiral 25px Harold R.G. Kinahan January–June 1946 References Footnotes 2 Sources Mackie, Gordon. (2018) "Royal Navy Senior Appointments from 1865" (PDF). gulabin.com. Gordon Mackie. O'Hara, Vincent P. (2012). In Passage Perilous: Malta and the Convoy Battles of June 1942. Bloomington, Indiana, USA: Indiana University Press. 0253006031. Pearson, Robert (2015). Gold Run: The Rescue of Norway's Gold Bullion from the Nazis, 1940. Casemate. 9781612002873. Thomas, David A. (1999). Malta Convoys 1940-42: The Struggle at Sea. Barnsley, England: Pen and Sword. 9780850526639. Watson, Dr Graham. (2015) "Royal Navy Organization in World War 2, 1939-1945: Overseas Commands and Fleets". www.naval-history.net. Gordon Smith. collapsed Category:Cruiser squadrons of the Royal Navy Category:Military units and formations of the Royal Navy in World War II Category:Military units and formations established in 1940 Category:Military units and formations disestablished in 1946