Herbert Rayner

Vice Admiral Herbert Sharples Rayner DSC & Bar, CD (16 January 1911 – 30 May 1976) was a Royal Canadian Navy officer who served as Chief of the Naval Staff from 1 August 1960 to 16 July 1964.

Herbert Sharples Rayner
Born16 January 1911
Clinton, Ontario
Died30 May 1976(1976-05-30) (aged 65)
Ottawa, Ontario
Allegiance Canada
Service/branch Royal Canadian Navy
Years of service1928–1964
Rank Vice-Admiral
Commands heldHMCS Skeena
HMCS St. Laurent
HMCS Huron
HMCS Nootka
Naval Air Section, HMCS Stadacona
Canadian Services College Royal Roads
HMCS Magnificent
Maritime Forces Pacific
Royal Canadian Navy
Battles/warsSecond World War
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross
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