Robin Dalglish

Rear Admiral Robin Campsie Dalglish CB, (3 December 1880 – 17 December 1934) was a senior officer in the Royal Navy. He represented Great Britain in Fencing at the 1920 and 1924 Summer Olympics. He was the first Australian born Admiral in the Royal Navy and he was the Rear Admiral Commanding His Majesty's Australian Squadron between 7 April 1932 and 19 April 1934.

Biography
Born on 3 December 1880 in Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia. His family returned to England in 1888. He joined the Royal Navy in 1895 as a cadet, and in 1901 was at the Royal Naval College, Greenwich. While as a Lieutenant, he served upon HMS Bacchante of 3rd Cruiser Squadron as part of the Mediterranean Squadron between 1902-1904. During 1905 he served upon HMS Leviathan of the 3rd Cruiser Squadron as part of the Mediterranean Squadron. Promoted to Lieutenant Commander, he served upon HMS King George V during 1913 and at the outbreak of World War I. He served upon HMS Canada between 1915 and 1918 and participated in the Battle of Jutland. He was the Captain in charge of Harwich Docks, and commanded Shotley Training Establishment in 1923. He was promoted to Rear Admiral on 4 April 1931 and appointed Rear Admiral in command of HM Australian Squadron between 7 April 1932 and 19 April 1934. On 2 January 1933 he was appointed Companion of the Order of the Bath.

He died of illness on 17 December 1934.