Henry Kitson

Vice Admiral Sir Henry Karslake Kitson KBE, CB (22 June 1877 – 19 February 1952) was a Royal Navy officer who commanded the 3rd Battle Squadron.

This article is about the British navy officer. For the sculptor, see Henry Hudson Kitson.

Sir Henry Kitson
Birth nameHenry Karslake Kitson
Born22 June 1877
Highweek, Devon
Died19 February 1952 (aged 74)
Farnham, Surrey
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service/branch Royal Navy
Years of service1891–1933
1940–1942
RankAdmiral
Commands held3rd Battle Squadron
Portsmouth Dockyard
Battles/warsWorld War I
World War II
AwardsKnight Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Companion of the Order of the Bath
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