John Collings Taswell Glossop CB | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 October 1871 Twickenham, Middlesex |
| Died | 23 December 1934 (aged 63) Weymouth, Dorset |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service |  Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1884–1921 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands | HMAS Sydney (1913–17) HMS Prometheus (1908–11) HMS Lizard (1902–04) |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Mentioned in Despatches Order of the Rising Sun (Japan) Legion of Honour (France) |
Vice Admiral John Collings Taswell Glossop, CB (23 October 1871 – 23 December 1934) was a British Royal Navy officer best known for captaining the Australian cruiser HMAS Sydney during the Battle of Cocos in which the German cruiser SMS Emden was sunk.[1]