Decorations GCB KCMG CVO Mother Anna Frances Sturdee (nee Hodson) Father Frederick Ranney Sturdee Wife Marion Sturdee (nee Andrews) More info At Jutland Vice Admiral Sturdee commanded the 4th Battle Squadron, flying his flag in HMS Benbow. In December 1914 he commanded British forces at the Battle of the Falkland Islands flying his flag in HMS Invincible.