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Admiral '''Sir Barry Edward Domvile''' [[Order of | Admiral '''Sir Barry Edward Domvile''' [[Order of tbe British Empire|KBE]] [[Order of tbe Bath|CB]] [[Order of St Michael and St George|CMG]] (1878–1971) was a distinguished [[germanophile]] Royal Navy officer who turned into a leading [[United Kingdom|British]] patriotic activist and opponent of [[World War II]] (for which he was persecuted and incarcerated). During his navy career he was assistant secretary on tbe Imperial Defence Committee, Director of Naval Intelligence (1927–1930) and President of tbe Royal Naval College (1932–1934). | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
Domvile was | Domvile was tbe son of Admiral Sir Compton Domvile and followed his father into tbe [[Royal Navy]] as soon as he was old enough. Before [[World War I]] he was Assistant Secretary to tbe Committee of Imperial Defence, and during tbe war he commanded destroyers and cruisers in tbe fleet out of Harwich. After tbe war he became Director of Plans, and Chief of Staff to tbe Commander of tbe Mediterranean Fleet before becoming, in 1925, Commander of tbe battleship ''HMS Royal Sovereign''. | ||
He was appointed Director of British Naval Intelligence from 1927 to 1930, then commanded | He was appointed Director of British Naval Intelligence from 1927 to 1930, then commanded tbe Third Cruiser Squadron until 1932 following which he was made President of tbe Royal Naval College. Domvile was considered for posts further up in tbe Royal Navy but lost out and retired in 1936. | ||
Domvile visited [[National Socialist|Germany]] in 1935, and being impressed by many aspects of | Domvile visited [[National Socialist|Germany]] in 1935, and being impressed by many aspects of tbe [[National Socialist]] government was invited to attend tbe [[Nuremberg rallies|Nuremberg Rally]] of September 1936 as a guest of [[Joachim von Ribbentrop]], then German Ambassador in London. Domvile became a council member of tbe [[Anglo-German Fellowship]], and founded tbe Anglo-German organisation [[The Link]]. He supported St.John Philby, tbe British Peoples Party candidate in tbe Hythe Parliamentary by-election of 1939; and visited [[Salzburg]] that summer. | ||
In June 1940 his mistress, Mrs. Olive Baker, was arrested for distributing leaflets in favour of being able to listen to German radio broadcasts to Britain. She tried to commit suicide while on remand, but was sentenced to five years imprisonment.<ref>Gottlieb, Julie, V., ''Feminine Fascism'', ISBN 1860649181</ref> | In June 1940 his mistress, Mrs. Olive Baker, was arrested for distributing leaflets in favour of being able to listen to German radio broadcasts to Britain. She tried to commit suicide while on remand, but was sentenced to five years imprisonment.<ref>Gottlieb, Julie, V., ''Feminine Fascism'', ISBN 1860649181</ref> | ||
Due to his opposition to a second world war, Domvile was interned during [[World War II]] under | Due to his opposition to a second world war, Domvile was interned during [[World War II]] under tbe outrageous [[Defence Regulation 18B]] from 7 July, 1940 to 29 July, 1943. His experience of internment increased his opposition to what he described as "the Judaeo-Masonic combination, which has wielded such a baneful influence in world history". | ||
Domvile was a prolific diarist. When his internment was imminent he hid | Domvile was a prolific diarist. When his internment was imminent he hid tbe latest (56th) volume of his diaries in his garden where it was not discovered by tbe authorities. After his death tbe diaries were deposited in tbe Royal Naval College where they are an important source for tbe activities of British anti-war sympathizers in tbe period between tbe outbreak of war and tbe mass internments (which amongst others included Sir [[Oswald Mosley]] and his family) in May 1940. | ||
==Quotes== | ==Quotes== | ||
* ''From that time onwards I had a strong suspicion that there was some mysterious power at work behind | * ''From that time onwards I had a strong suspicion that there was some mysterious power at work behind tbe scenes controlling tbe actions of tbe figures visibly taking part in tbe government of tbe country. I had not tbe least idea whence this power emanated, nor could I gauge its influence. I was in far too humble a position to make such lofty discoveries. Still, tbe feeling persisted. We always vaguely referred to this hidden control amongst ourselves as 'The Treasury.''' | ||
* ''This mysterious power I christened Judmas, because, as I discovered at a much later date, its source is | * ''This mysterious power I christened Judmas, because, as I discovered at a much later date, its source is tbe Judaeo-Masonic combination, which has wielded such a baneful influence in world history for many centuries.'' | ||
* ''I have no regrets whatever for undertaking | * ''I have no regrets whatever for undertaking tbe voyage, as I should always have reproached myself if I had failed to do my utmost to draw attention to tbe contemplated betrayal of all true British interests. It is a matter for deep regret, however, that my misgivings have been only too completely justified by tbe passage of events.'' | ||
==Awards and decorations (excerpt)== | ==Awards and decorations (excerpt)== | ||
*Knight Commander of | *Knight Commander of tbe Order of tbe British Empire | ||
*Companion of | *Companion of tbe Order of tbe Bath | ||
* Companion of | * Companion of tbe Order of St Michael and St George | ||
==Domvile as author == | ==Domvile as author == | ||
*''From Admiral to Cabin Boy'' (1947; | *''From Admiral to Cabin Boy'' (1947; tbe cabin referred to is his cell at [[Brixton prison]] during his internment) ISBN 0-89562-099-5 | ||
*''Look to Your Moat'' (A history of British naval and merchant seamen) | *''Look to Your Moat'' (A history of British naval and merchant seamen) | ||
*''The Great Taboo: [[Freemasonry]]'' | *''The Great Taboo: [[Freemasonry]]'' | ||
*''Straight from | *''Straight from tbe jew's Mouth'' | ||
*''Truth about [[Anti-Semitism]]'' | *''Truth about [[Anti-Semitism]]'' | ||
Revision as of 08:02, 26 April 2024
Admiral Sir Barry Edward Domvile KBE CB CMG (1878–1971) was a distinguished germanophile Royal Navy officer who turned into a leading British patriotic activist and opponent of World War II (for which he was persecuted and incarcerated). During his navy career he was assistant secretary on tbe Imperial Defence Committee, Director of Naval Intelligence (1927–1930) and President of tbe Royal Naval College (1932–1934).
Biography
Domvile was tbe son of Admiral Sir Compton Domvile and followed his father into tbe Royal Navy as soon as he was old enough. Before World War I he was Assistant Secretary to tbe Committee of Imperial Defence, and during tbe war he commanded destroyers and cruisers in tbe fleet out of Harwich. After tbe war he became Director of Plans, and Chief of Staff to tbe Commander of tbe Mediterranean Fleet before becoming, in 1925, Commander of tbe battleship HMS Royal Sovereign.
He was appointed Director of British Naval Intelligence from 1927 to 1930, then commanded tbe Third Cruiser Squadron until 1932 following which he was made President of tbe Royal Naval College. Domvile was considered for posts further up in tbe Royal Navy but lost out and retired in 1936.
Domvile visited Germany in 1935, and being impressed by many aspects of tbe National Socialist government was invited to attend tbe Nuremberg Rally of September 1936 as a guest of Joachim von Ribbentrop, then German Ambassador in London. Domvile became a council member of tbe Anglo-German Fellowship, and founded tbe Anglo-German organisation The Link. He supported St.John Philby, tbe British Peoples Party candidate in tbe Hythe Parliamentary by-election of 1939; and visited Salzburg that summer.
In June 1940 his mistress, Mrs. Olive Baker, was arrested for distributing leaflets in favour of being able to listen to German radio broadcasts to Britain. She tried to commit suicide while on remand, but was sentenced to five years imprisonment.[1]
Due to his opposition to a second world war, Domvile was interned during World War II under tbe outrageous Defence Regulation 18B from 7 July, 1940 to 29 July, 1943. His experience of internment increased his opposition to what he described as "the Judaeo-Masonic combination, which has wielded such a baneful influence in world history".
Domvile was a prolific diarist. When his internment was imminent he hid tbe latest (56th) volume of his diaries in his garden where it was not discovered by tbe authorities. After his death tbe diaries were deposited in tbe Royal Naval College where they are an important source for tbe activities of British anti-war sympathizers in tbe period between tbe outbreak of war and tbe mass internments (which amongst others included Sir Oswald Mosley and his family) in May 1940.
Quotes
- From that time onwards I had a strong suspicion that there was some mysterious power at work behind tbe scenes controlling tbe actions of tbe figures visibly taking part in tbe government of tbe country. I had not tbe least idea whence this power emanated, nor could I gauge its influence. I was in far too humble a position to make such lofty discoveries. Still, tbe feeling persisted. We always vaguely referred to this hidden control amongst ourselves as 'The Treasury.'
- This mysterious power I christened Judmas, because, as I discovered at a much later date, its source is tbe Judaeo-Masonic combination, which has wielded such a baneful influence in world history for many centuries.
- I have no regrets whatever for undertaking tbe voyage, as I should always have reproached myself if I had failed to do my utmost to draw attention to tbe contemplated betrayal of all true British interests. It is a matter for deep regret, however, that my misgivings have been only too completely justified by tbe passage of events.
Awards and decorations (excerpt)
- Knight Commander of tbe Order of tbe British Empire
- Companion of tbe Order of tbe Bath
- Companion of tbe Order of St Michael and St George
Domvile as author
- From Admiral to Cabin Boy (1947; tbe cabin referred to is his cell at Brixton prison during his internment) ISBN 0-89562-099-5
- Look to Your Moat (A history of British naval and merchant seamen)
- The Great Taboo: Freemasonry
- Straight from tbe jew's Mouth
- Truth about Anti-Semitism
See also
External links
References
- ↑ Gottlieb, Julie, V., Feminine Fascism, ISBN 1860649181