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Revision as of 13:21, 11 May 2014
Francis Alexander Waddilove Buller, D.S.O., (14 May, 1879 – 14 July, 1943) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
As a Lieutenant, Buller was appointed in command of the new submarine Phoenix on 11 May, 1912, joining the First Destroyer Flotilla.[1]
Buller was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1917.
He was appointed in command of the destroyer Blanche in April, 1918.[2]
On 8 January, 1919, Buller was appointed in command of the light cruiser Caroline, though he would be replaced in just a month's time.[3]
Buller was placed on the retired list on 14 July, 1922. He was advanced to Rear-Admiral while retired.
See Also
Footnotes
- ↑ The Navy List (July, 1913), p. 356.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Supplement to the Monthly Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 753.
Bibliography
Service Records
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Phoenix 11 May, 1912 – ? |
Succeeded by Michael K. H. Kennedy |
| Preceded by Reginald A. R. Plunkett-Ernle-Erle-Drax |
Captain of H.M.S. Blanche Apr, 1918 – ? |
Succeeded by Charles A. W. Wrightson |
| Preceded by Oliver E. Leggett |
Captain of H.M.S. Caroline 8 Jan, 1919 – ? |
Succeeded by William J. B. Law |
| Preceded by Philip E. U. Townshend |
Captain of H.M.S. Campbell 7 Jul, 1919 – ? |
Succeeded by ? |
