Algernon Boyle
| Sir Algernon Boyle | |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 October 1871 |
| Died | 13 October 1949 (aged 77) |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |  Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1884 - 1924 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held | HMS Malaya |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George Member of the Royal Victorian Order |
Admiral The Hon. Sir Algernon Douglas Edward Harry Boyle KCB CMG MVO (21 October 1871 – 13 October 1949) was a Royal Navy officer who went on to be Fourth Sea Lord.
Born the son of Henry Boyle, 5th Earl of Shannon, Boyle joined the Royal Navy as a cadet in 1884.[1] He served in World War I and, as Captain of HMS Malaya, took part in the Battle of Jutland in 1916.[2] He was Aide-de-camp to the King from 1918 to 1919 and served as Fourth Sea Lord from 1920 to 1924.[3] He retired in 1924.[1]
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| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir Ernle Chatfield |
Fourth Sea Lord 1920–1924 |
Succeeded by Sir John Kelly |
