William Frederic Wake-Walker
Admiral William Frederic Wake-Walker, C.B.E., Royal Navy (2 March, 1888 – ) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Wake-Walker was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 July, 1908.[1]
He qualified for torpedo duties on 25 August, 1911 with 1724 of 2000 marks awarded. On 28 June, 1912, he qualified as Lieutenant (T).[2]
Wake-Walker was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 July, 1916. On 11 July, he was appointed to Ramillies to be her torpedo officer upon commissioning. He'd remain her torpedo officer until 7 April, 1919.[3]
Post-War
Wake-Walker was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1920.[4]
In 1922 he was thanked for his zeal and contributions in developing the W torpedo and for creating a modified Torpedo Control Disc.[5] These were perhaps the Torpedo Control Disc Mark II** and Torpedo Control Disc Mark III* mentioned in the Annual Report of the Torpedo School, 1922.[6]
Wake-Walker was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1927.[7]
Wake-Walker was appointed in command of the light cruiser Castor in May, 1929.
H worked on the W torpedo. His contributions were such that he was offered a "further and final award of 100 guineas" in the 1930s.[8]
He was appointed in command of the battleship Revenge in January, 1938.
Wake-Walker was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 10 January, 1939.[9]
World War II
Wake-Walker saw considerable service in World War II. He was mentioned in despatches on 20 December, 1940 in recognition of his services in the field in March/June during the evacuation from Dunkirk. He was awarded his C.B.E. for his role in destroying the battleship Bismarck as Rear Admiral Commanding First Cruiser Squadron.[10]
Wake-Walker was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 6 April, 1942.[11]
Wake-Walker was promoted to the rank of Admiral on 8 May, 1945.[12]
He died unexpectedly on 24 September, 1945 after having been appointed as Commander-in-Chief of the Mediterranean just earlier that month.[13]
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Wilfred N. Custance |
Captain of H.M.S. Castor May, 1929[14] |
Succeeded by Lancelot G. Ingham |
| Preceded by William B. Mackenzie |
Director of Torpedoes and Mining Oct, 1935[15] – Jan, 1938[16] |
Succeeded by John U. P. Fitzgerald |
| Preceded by Frederick A. Buckley |
Captain of H.M.S. Revenge Jan, 1938[17] |
Succeeded by Ernest R. Archer |
Footnotes
- ↑ Wake-Walker Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/76. 187.
- ↑ Wake-Walker Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/76. 187.
- ↑ Wake-Walker Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/76. 187.
- ↑ Wake-Walker Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/76. 187.
- ↑ Wake-Walker Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/76. 187.
- ↑ Annual Report of the Torpedo School, 1922. p. 160.
- ↑ Wake-Walker Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/76. 187.
- ↑ Wake-Walker Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/76. 187.
- ↑ Wake-Walker Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/76. 187.
- ↑ Wake-Walker Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/76. 187.
- ↑ Wake-Walker Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/76. 187.
- ↑ Wake-Walker Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/76. 187.
- ↑ Wikipedia.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Rickard, J. Sir William Frederic Wake-Walker (1888–1945)
- ↑ Rickard, J. Sir William Frederic Wake-Walker (1888–1945)
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
