In the House of Commons on Monday Si Edward Carson
an- nounced that Sir John Jellicoe was to have the additional title of Chief of the Naval Staff, that Vice-Admiral Sir Henry Oliver was to become an additional member of the Board of Admiralty with the title of Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff, and that at the same time Admiral Duff was to become a member of the Board of Admiralty with the title of Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff. Admiral Halsey, the present Fourth Sea Lord, becomes Third Sea Lord, succeeding Admiral Tudor, who goes to the China Station, while Admiral Tothill becomes Fourth Sea Lord. At the same time Sir Eric Geddes, well known for the very fine work he has done in the matter of railway transport for the Army, becomes an additional member of the Board with the title of Controller and with the honorary and temporary rank of Vice-Admiral.
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