| Arthur Hayes-Sadler | |
|---|---|
| Born | 9 October 1865 |
| Died | 9 February 1952 |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/branch | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1877 - 1924 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held | HMS Ocean Aegean Station |
| Battles/wars | Anglo-Egyptian War World War I |
| Awards | Commander of the Order of the British Empire Companion of the Order of the Star of India |
Admiral Arthur Hayes-Sadler CBE CSI (9 October 1865 - 9 February 1952) was a senior Royal Navy officer during World War I.
Born the son Sir James Hayes Sadler KCMG, Arthur Hayes-Sadler joined the Royal Navy in 1877.[1] He took part in the bombardment of Alexandria in 1882 and then served with the Naval Brigade.[1] Promoted to Captain in 1904, he served in World War I and took charge of Naval Operations in the Persian Gulf between 1914 and 1915.[1] He commanded HMS Ocean which was sunk by a mine at Gallipoli in March 1915[2] and also took the surrender of the Turks in December 1915.[1] Promoted to Rear Admiral in July 1915,[1] he was appointed Commander-in-Chief, Aegean Station with his flag in HMS Lord Nelson in August 1916.[1] He retired in 1924.[1]