The 12th Cruiser Squadron also known as Cruiser Force G was a formation of cruisers of the British Royal Navy from 1914 to 1915 and then again from 1939 to 1943.
History First formation The squadron was first formed 1 August 1914 and was initially assigned to the Channel Fleet as Cruiser Force G patrolling the western Channel until February 1915. The squadron was then reassigned to the Grand Fleet where it remained before being disbanded in February 1915.
Rear-Admiral Commanding Included:
Rank Flag Name Term Notes Rear-Admiral Commanding, 12th Cruiser Squadron1 Rear-Admiral Rosslyn E. Wemyss 1 August 1914 – 15 February 1915
Second and Third formations The squadron reformed in August 1939 initially part of the Northern Patrol of the Home Fleet based at Scapa Flow but was re-designated 11th Cruiser Squadron in October 1939. It re-formed as part of the Mediterranean Fleet in July 1942. It was reassigned from 29 January 1943 to 2 July 1943 when it became a component of Force H and again from 1 October 1943 to December 1943.
Rear/Vice-Admiral Commanding Included:
Rank Flag Name Term Notes Rear/Vice-Admiral Commanding, 12th Cruiser Squadron1 Vice-Admiral Sir Max K. Horton August - 9 September 19392 Rear-Admiral W. Frederic Wake-Walker 9 September 1939 – 28 October 1939 squadron disbanded 11/1939 - 06/19423 Rear-Admiral Cecil H. J. Harcourt July, 1942 – December, 1943also FO 2i/c Force H
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