4th Light Cruiser Squadron
Military unit
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The 4th Light Cruiser Squadron [1] was a naval formation of Light cruisers of the Royal Navy from 1915 to 1919.
| 4th Light Cruiser Squadron | |
|---|---|
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| Active | 1915–1919 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Allegiance | British Empire |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Engagements | Battle of Jutland |
History
World War One
Formed on 15 May 1915 it was then assigned to the Grand Fleet in August 1915 and remained attached the fleet until November 1918.[2]
At the Battle of Jutland, the 4th Light Cruiser Squadron consisted of four C-Class cruisers HMS Calliope, Constance, Caroline and Comus plus the Arethusa class cruiser HMS Royalist. [3] At Jutland, HMS Calliope flew the broad pennant as Commodore Le Mesurier's flagship.[4] The 4th Light Cruiser Squadron was initially deployed as an anti-submarine screen directly ahead of the main British battle fleet, with HMS Calliope in the lead followed, in order, by Constance, Comus, Royalist and Caroline.[5] Shortly after 8:05p.m. 31 May, the First Division of the 4th Light Cruiser Squadron (Calliope, Constance and Comus), engaged with German destroyers and then sighted the main German battle fleet at which Calliope launched a torpedo before retiring under heavy German fire.[6]
Interwar
In 1919 the squadron was assigned to the East Indies Station.[7]
Commodores/Rear-Admirals commanding
Post holders included:[8]
| Rank | Flag | Name | Term | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commodore/Rear-Admiral Commanding, 4th Light Cruiser Squadron | ||||
| 1 | Commodore |  | Charles Le Mesurier | May 1915-August 1917 |
| 2 | Commodore | | Rudolph Bentinck | August 1917-October 1918 |
| 3 | Rear-Admiral |  | Allan Everett | November 1918-April 1919 |