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Admiral of the Fleet Sir Charles Edward Madden, 1st Baronet
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Admiral of the Fleet Sir Charles Edward Madden, 1st Baronet
Admiral of the Fleet Sir Charles Edward Madden, 1st Baronet, ) - a Royal Navy officer who served during the First World War as Chief of the Staff to Sir John Jellicoe in the Grand Fleet from 1914 to 1916 and as Second-in-Command of the fleet under Sir David Beatty from 1916 to 1919. Commander-in-Chief of the Atlantic Fleet after the War and served as First Sea Lord in the late 1920s. Date: circa 1914
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This striking photograph captures Admiral of the Fleet Sir Charles Edward Madden, 1st Baronet (1862-1935), a distinguished Royal Navy officer who played a pivotal role in the naval operations of the First World War. During the early years of the conflict, from 1914 to 1916, Madden served as Chief of the Staff to Admiral of the Fleet Sir John Jellicoe in the Grand Fleet. Later, from 1916 to 1919, he assumed the position of Second-in-Command of the fleet under Admiral Sir David Beatty. Following the war, Madden's impressive military career continued as he became Commander-in-Chief of the Atlantic Fleet. In the late 1920s, he reached the pinnacle of his naval career by serving as First Sea Lord. Dressed in his full uniform, complete with the insignia of his rank, Madden exudes an air of authority and determination. His service during the First World War was instrumental in securing British naval dominance and preserving the security of the United Kingdom. This photograph is a testament to his dedication, leadership, and the significant impact he had on the history of the Royal Navy and the world at large.
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