| James Rivett-Carnac | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 February 1891 |
| Died | 9 October 1970 |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/branch | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1910 - 1947 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands held | HMS Rodney New Zealand Division |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Commander of the Order of the British Empire Companion of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Cross |
Vice-Admiral James William Rivett-Carnac CBE CB DSC DL (12 February 1891 - 9 October 1970) was a Royal Navy officer who became Commander-in-Chief of the New Zealand Division.
Born the younger son of Rev. Sir Clennel George Rivett-Carnac, 6th Baronet, Rivett-Carnac joined the Royal Navy in 1910[1] and served in World War I and was mentioned in despatches.[2] He became Commander-in-Chief of the New Zealand Division in December 1938.[3] He also served in World War II as Director of Training and Staff Duties at the Admiralty from April 1940[3] and as Commanding Officer of the battleship HMS Rodney from 1941 before becoming rear-admiral in charge of the Normandy beaches during the Allied invasion of Europe in 1944.[4] He was mentioned in despatches twice during World War II.[2] He retired in 1947.[1]
In retirement he lived in Bury St Edmunds and became Deputy Lieutenant of Suffolk.[2]
He married Isla Nesta Blackwood.[2]
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Irvine Glennie |
Commander-in-Chief, New Zealand Division 1938–1939 |
Succeeded by Henry Horan |