Reginald Henderson's possible wartime commands

What wartime post might Reginald Henderson have held if he had not died in 1939?

China Station was plausible early on, but his political and procurement skills could eventually have made him First Sea Lord.

If Henderson had survived, China Station is considered a likely early posting because he had been prepared for that command. Reinforcements could then have arrived under an admiral already familiar with the Far East, changing the circumstances associated with Tom Phillips's arrival. Norway and the Mediterranean are also possible wartime assignments. His strongest eventual contribution could have been as First Sea Lord, using his experience as Third Sea Lord to handle politicians and procurement. Whether he matched Cunningham as a fighting fleet commander remains uncertain, but he is judged stronger in Whitehall. Putting Henderson at the Admiralty could have left Cunningham available for the Eastern Fleet or British Pacific Fleet.