James Rivett-Carnac (Royal Navy officer)


James Rivett-Carnac

Rivett-Carnac (left) on board HMS Rodney, April 1943
Born12 February 1891
Died9 October 1970(1970-10-09) (aged 79)
Allegiance United Kingdom
Branch Royal Navy
Service years1910–1947
RankVice-Admiral
CommandsHMS Rodney
Quartermaster (British Pacific Fleet)
New Zealand Division
ConflictsFirst World War
Second World War
AwardsCommander of the Order of the British Empire
Companion of the Order of the Bath
Distinguished Service Cross
Mentioned in despatches

Vice-Admiral James William Rivett-Carnac CB CBE DSC DL (12 February 1891 – 9 October 1970) was a Royal Navy officer who became Commodore commanding the New Zealand Division.