15th Destroyer Flotilla


The15th Destroyer Flotilla also known as the Fifteenth Destroyer Flotilla was a naval formation of the British Royal Navy from August 1916 to March 1919 and again from September 1939 to May 1945.

First World War

The flotilla was first established in August 1916 and was attached to the Grand Fleet till March 1918. It was then transferred to the Battle Cruiser Force until it was disbanded in March 1919.

Second World War

At the outset of the war the flotilla was reformed under the Commander-in-Chief, Rosyth from September to October 1939. It was then transferred to the Western Approaches Command at Plymouth until January 1941. Reassigned once again to Commander-in-Chief, Plymouth where it remained until May 1945 before it was dispersed.

Table of assignments

Captains (D) 15th Destroyer Flotilla

Incomplete list of post holders included: