The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-25

Theoretically, King George VI would be commander chief, but actually the sea, land and air forces would be directed by the first sea lord, the chief of the im- perial general staff and the air chief marshal. In grave matters of policy of course, the prime minister and the cabinet would have the last word.
 The immediate head of the fleet Is Sir Alfred Ernie Montacute Chat field, who has been first sea lord and chief of the naval staff since 1883. He was appointed admiral of the fleet in 1885. The son of an admiral, ne entered the royal navy at 13 and has completed 50 years service at the age of 63. His career has been dis-- tinguished.
 Career Most Distinguished
 He finished first fin his class as cadet, then specialized in gunnery. After period as commander of the gunnery school, he was made a cap- tain in 1909. Two years later he com manded the Medina, the warshlp that carried King George and Queen Mary to India for the Durbar. for which he was made commander or the oval Victorian Order. He was created a commander of the Bath for war service from 1914-16, com panion of St. Michael and St. George for his conduct in the bat tie of Jutland and knight commando CT of St. Michael and St. George on dispersal of the grand fleet ln 1913. He was knighted in 1919.
 Admiral Chatfield was Lord Beatty's flag captain all during the World war, commanding and fight- ing the Lion and the Queen Eliza beth in the battles of Heligoland, Doggar Bank and Jutland. Three times the Lion was heavily engaged in the North Sea and twice was on fire from enemy shells and in great danger of destruction.
 As might be expected, Admiral Chatfield is a believer in a big navy and in big ships.
 You can't expec. men in Ford ships to fight men in Rolls-Royce ships," was his characteristic corn- ment when Britain began the cur rent rearmament program. He de- clared, however, that the navy should be a defensive weapon, "a policeman, not housebreaker."
 Golf Only Diversion
 He has high forehead and deep set eyes over thing, firm mouth. He is quiet and reserved, shuns publicity and his only interest outside his WorK and his family is golf. He married soldiers daughter and has one son and two daughters.
 The chief of the Imperial general staff is Field Marshall Sir Cyril Jonn Deverell, Knight Grand Cross ot tne Earth, Knight Commander ol the Bath, Knight Commander Order ol the British Empire and Companion of the Bath, who has held that po- sition since early in 1886. He IS oz and has been in the army since ne military school as a youth.
 He had commands in France throughout the World war and com manded Britain's northern army oI in Germany after the Armistice. He won numerous promo tions during the war for gallant services and was mentioned m als- patches seven times. He served III India many years and was. cnieI oi staff lin the Indian army in l93O-sl. He was made field marshall early m 1886 after serving as A. ID. Q. gen eral to King George V since 1854.
 He is heavily built, has a DE, strong face and jutting Jaw. ne has tact, the ability to make quick decisions, is discreet and has ln- He is married and haS son and daughter.
 Air Commander Bachelor
 The head of the air service IS q bachelor, now 59, who learned to ny in the death-trap planes of 1912 anu has been in the air force ever since. He is Air Chief Marshall Sir Edward Leonard Ellington. Knight com of the Bath, Commander oi Order of St. Michael and St. George Commander Order British Empire. Companion Distinguished Service Order. who has been called the most