[3] Vice-Admiral Sir James M. Pipon KBE, CB, CMG, MMO, (ret.)

[4][3][5] The post of Senior British Naval Officer, Suez Canal Area was established on 14 December 1939, Vice Admiral Murray Pipon taking command on 7 January 1940.

[3] In the Navy List for December 1940 Pipon is shown as borne on the books of Stag, 'additional, for various services.

[6] In August 1942 further restructuring led to the creation of a new post, Flag Officer Commanding, Red Sea and Canal Area, who assumed Pipon's duties.

HMS Stag was the base for British naval personnel in Ismailia, Egypt during World War II.