John Prescott Burton
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Commander John Prescott Burton, R.N., Retired (26 July, 1890 – 22 May, 1954) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Burton was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 April, 1911.
Burton was appointed Lieutenant in Command of the first-class torpedo boat T.B. 27 on 29 July, 1914.[1]
Post-War
Burton was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 April, 1919.
Burton was placed on the Retired List at his own request with the rank of Commander on 4 August, 1933.
World War II
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Theodore E. J. Bigg |
Captain of H.M. T.B. 27 29 Jul, 1914[2] – 4 Jan, 1915 |
Succeeded by John B. Spurgin |
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