Herbert Rayner

Herbert Sharples Rayner
Born16 January 1911
Clinton, Ontario
Died30 May 1976(1976-05-30) (aged 65)
Ottawa, Ontario
Allegiance Canada
Branch Royal Canadian Navy
Years of service1928–1964
Rank Vice-Admiral
CommandsHMCS 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

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.