 He was appointed a Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George on 31 May 1916 for his services at Jutland and confirmed in the rank of vice-admiral on 9 June 1916.He was also appointed a commander of the French Legion of Honour on 15 September 1916.Madden was given command of the 1st Battle Squadron, as second in command of the Grand Fleet with his flag in the battleship in December 1916 later transferring his flag to the battleship .