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The son of F. F. V. Buxton, Esq., J.P. for Essex.<ref>Buxton Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/53/26.|}} f. 25.</ref> | The son of F. F. V. Buxton, Esq., J.P. for Essex.<ref>Buxton Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/53/26.|}} f. 25.</ref> | ||
Buxton was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 30 June, 1913.<ref>Buxton Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/53/26.|}} f. 25.</ref> | Buxton was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 30 June, 1913. Early in the war, he served in the {{UK-Minotaur|f=t}}. He qualified as a Lieutenant (S), Second Class in June 1916 and joined the {{UK-Centurion|f=t}} to provide signal services for the V/A Commanding {{UK-BS|2}}, temporary. He was transferred into {{UK-KingGeorgeV}} in September.<ref>Buxton Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/53/26.|}} f. 25.</ref> | ||
Buxton was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 30 June, 1921.<ref>Buxton Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/53/26.|}} f. 25.</ref> | Buxton was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 30 June, 1921.<ref>Buxton Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/53/26.|}} f. 25.</ref> | ||
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Captain (retired) Roden Henry Victor Buxton, C.B.E. (17 December, 1890 – ) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
The son of F. F. V. Buxton, Esq., J.P. for Essex.[1]
Buxton was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 June, 1913. Early in the war, he served in the armoured cruiser Minotaur. He qualified as a Lieutenant (S), Second Class in June 1916 and joined the battleship Centurion to provide signal services for the V/A Commanding Second Battle Squadron, temporary. He was transferred into King George V in September.[2]
Buxton was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 30 June, 1921.[3]
Buxton was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1927.[4]
World War II
Buxton was placed on the Retired List with the rank of Captain on 17 December, 1940. In 1942, he was decorated in recognition of his service to the Polish Navy.[5]
He reverted to the Retired List on 31 July, 1947.[6]
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Arthur M. Peters |
Fleet Signal Officer, Atlantic Fleet 15 Aug, 1922[7] |
Succeeded by Douglas C. Lang |
Footnotes
- ↑ Buxton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/53/26. f. 25.
- ↑ Buxton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/53/26. f. 25.
- ↑ Buxton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/53/26. f. 25.
- ↑ Buxton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/53/26. f. 25.
- ↑ Buxton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/53/26. f. 25.
- ↑ Buxton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/53/26. f. 25.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1924). p. 261.
