Herbert Rayner

Herbert Sharples Rayner
Born16 January 1911
Clinton, Ontario
Died30 May 1976(1976-05-30) (aged 65)
Ottawa, Ontario
Allegiance Canada
Branch Royal Canadian Navy
Service years1928–1964
Rank Vice-Admiral
CommandsHMCS Skeena
HMCS St. Laurent
HMCS Huron
HMCS Nootka
Naval Air Section, HMCS Stadacona
Canadian Services College Royal Roads
HMCS Magnificent
Maritime Forces Pacific
Royal Canadian Navy
ConflictsSecond World War
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross

Vice Admiral Herbert Sharples Rayner DSC & Bar, CD (16 January 1911 – 30 May 1976) was a Royal Canadian Navy officer who served as Chief of the Naval Staff from 1 August 1960 to 16 July 1964.

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