17 SEPTEMBER 1921, Page 3

We greatly regret to record the death of Lord Milford

Haven, which occurred unexpectedly last Sunday. He was, of course, better known as Prince Louis of Battenberg, who married his cousin Princess Victoria of Hesse, granddaughter of Queen Victoria. Lord Milford Haven won his way from the bottom to the top of his profession by merit and conscientious hard work. He was as popular as he was highly respected for his talents in the Navy. It was on his responsibility as First Sea Lord that the First Fleet when it was about to disperse was kept concentrated in August, 1914. The effect which this order had on the opening days of the war was quite incalculable. Lord Milford Haven's action will always be remembered with gratitude.