Alfred Warrington-Morris
| Alfred Drummond Warrington-Morris | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Known as Drummond in the family and as WM in the RAF. |
| Born | 18 December 1883 |
| Died | 24 March 1962 (aged 78) Chelsea, London, England |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom
|
| Years of service | 1899–1934 |
| Rank | Air Commodore |
| Unit |
 Royal Navy Royal Air Force
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| Commands held | Commandant, RAF Electrical and Wireless School 1921–1925 Commandant RAF Signals Branch 1928 -1934 |
| Battles/wars |
World War I World War II |
| Awards |
Companion of the Order of the Bath Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George Officer of the Order of the British Empire Air Force Cross |
| Other work | Commandant of the Royal Observer Corps March 1936 – June 1942 Deputy Director Air Training Corps Dec 1942 - Nov 1944. |
Air Commodore Alfred Drummond Warrington-Morris CB CMG OBE AFC RAF (18 December 1883 – 24 March 1962) was a senior officer in the Royal Air Force during the first half of the 20th century.
Following his regular military service he became the second Commandant of the Observer Corps and commanded the Corps through its adoption by the Royal Air Force Fighter Command, the crucial operations during the Battle of Britain and the change to the Royal Observer Corps.
Warrington-Morris joined the Royal Navy at the age of 15 in 1899 as a Midshipman. He was promoted to Sub Lieutenant on 18 December 1902 then to Lieutenant two years later in December 1904 and in 1912 he was recorded as being a Lieutenant Commander studying at the Royal Navy Torpedo School HMS Vernon.
Following his training Warrington-Morris was posted as Torpedo Officer to HMS Swiftsure, the RN Flagship East Indies Station with the rank of Acting Commander. In 1916 he transferred to the Royal Naval Air Service and was promoted Commander on 30 June 1917 as a Senior Wireless Officer.
In 1918 he was posted to the Royal Flying Corps as Staff Officer i/c 1st Class Equipment – Wireless Telegraphy and promoted to Acting Lieutenant Colonel just before the Royal Flying Corps was amalgamated with the Royal Naval Air Service to form the new Royal Air Force in April of that year. His commission as a Lieutenant Colonel was made permanent and gazetted on 22 August 1919 when he was appointed Deputy Director of Flying Instrumentation.
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