Ernle Chatfield Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Ernle Chatfield, based on 2 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.

2 records1939–19402 events2 places

Chronological biography

1939

Supreme War Council12 September 1939

Warfare / World War, 2nd · Baron · Minister for Coordination of Defence · Abbeville

Represents British defence coordination at the first meeting.

1940

Iron Ore Debate12 January 1940

Warfare / World War, 2nd · Lord · Minister for Coordination of Defence · London

Chatfield considers whether naval mining and a Narvik operation can be justified by Allied strategic needs.

Titles and roles

Baron · Minister for Coordination of Defence · Lord · Minister for Coordination of Defence

Record provenance

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