| Sir Morgan Singer | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 December 1864 |
| Died | 27 April 1938 Winchester, Hampshire |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/branch | Royal Navy |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held | North America and West Indies Station |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order |
Admiral Sir Morgan Singer KCB KCVO (13 December 1864 – 27 April 1938) was a Royal Navy officer who went on to be Commander-in-Chief, America and West Indies Station.
Singer joined the Royal Navy and by 1908 was Captain of the cruiser HMS Roxburgh.[1]
He served in World War I and was appointed Director of Naval Ordnance in August 1914 taking responsibility for the Admiralty's entire supply of guns, torpedoes and mines.[2] He continued in that post until March 1917.[3]
Promoted to Vice Admiral in February 1919,[4] he became Commander-in-Chief, America and West Indies Station the same month.[5] He was appointed KCB later that year,[6] and went on to be Commander-in-Chief of Coastguards and Reserves in 1921.[7] He became a full Admiral in 1924.[4]
He died in Winchester in Hampshire in 1938.[2]
In 1899 he married Emily Mary Desborough.[8]
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir William Grant |
Commander-in-Chief, North America and West Indies Station 1919 |
Succeeded by Sir Trevylyan Napier |