Wester-Wemyss, Rosslyn Erskine Wemyss, 1st Baron (1864–1933)

(More commonly known as Sir Rosslyn Wemyss) British admiral. He commanded the naval squadron at Gallipoli 1916 and provided naval support for the subsequent evacuation. He became First Sea Lord 1917, a post he held until 1919 when he was raised to the peerage. He became admiral of the fleet 1920. KCB 1916, Baron 1919.