Rear Admiral Sir Christopher George Francis Maurice Cradock was an English senior officer of the Royal Navy. He earned a reputation for great gallantry.
Christopher Cradock
The first take-off by an aeroplane from a moving ship, 2 May 1912. Hibernia's bow and flying-off ramp at bottom left.
Having flown his flag in HMS Suffolk, Cradock transferred to the armoured cruiser HMS Good Hope (pictured) in late August 1914
Monument to Sir Christopher Cradock in York Minster
The Sea Gallantry Medal (SGM), is a United Kingdom award for civil gallantry at sea.
Image: Sea Gallantry Medal, obverse, George V
Image: Sea Gallantry Medal, reverse, George V