12th Destroyer Flotilla

The British 12th Destroyer Flotilla, or Twelfth Destroyer Flotilla, was a naval formation of the Royal Navy from November 1915 to March 1919 and again from September 1939 to 2 July 1943.

World War One
The flotilla was first formed in November 1915 and was assigned to the Grand Fleet. Between 31 May and 1 June 1916 it was present at the Battle of Jutland then commanded by Captain Anselan J. B. Stirling. It remained with the Grand Fleet until November 1918 and was disbanded in March 1919.

Second World War
In September 1939 the flotilla was re-established and allocated to the Western Approaches Command and stationed at Portland till December 1939 when it was reassigned to the Home Fleet till May 1941 when its ships were dispersed among other formations. It reformed again on 29 January 1943 as part of the Mediterranean Fleet and was part of forces covering the East Mediterranean area till 2 July 1943 when it was abolished.

Captains (D) afloat 12th Destroyer Flotilla
Incomplete list of post holders included:

Composition
Included: 🇬🇧, Western Approaches Command September 1939

12th Destroyer Flotilla
 * HMS Exmouth (Leader)

Division 23
 * HMS Eclipse
 * HMS Electra

Division 24
 * HMS Encounter
 * HMS Escapade
 * HMS Escort