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{{CommRN}} '''Charles Alfred Wemyss Muir''', R.N., Retired (13 November, 1892 &ndash; 15 October, 1939) served in the [[Royal Navy]].

His career was just getting its start when the war broke out.  Service in submarines, and in command of submarines was cut short by health issues.

==Life & Career==
Muir was born in Khow, Bengal, India in 1892 to Lieutenant Colonel Archibald Mungo Muir and Frances Emma Huleatt.  Muir passed out of training on 15 May, 1910, having gained three months time.  He was appointed to the {{UK-LordNelson|f=t}}, serving with the [[Home Fleet (Royal Navy)|Home Fleet]].<ref>Muir Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/55.|D7605773}} f. 17.</ref>

He was sent next to the {{UK-1Boadicea|f=t}} on 15 May, 1911, and four months later to the {{UK-Warrior|f=c}}.  In mid-November, 1912 he was sent to {{UK-KingGeorgeV}} for an appointment lasting until he was sent to {{UK-Hercules}} on 7 March, 1913.

Muir was appointed to the {{UK-1Southampton|f=t}} on 6 June, 1913 and was promoted to the rank of {{SubRN}} nine days later.

Muir was appointed to the {{UK-Laurel|f=c}} in March of 1914.

==Great War==
Muir was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 15 September, 1914, being reappointed on that day in ''Laurel''.<ref>Muir Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/55.|D7605773}} f. 17.</ref>

He was appointed next to {{UK-1Maidstone}} for submarine service on 13 November, being moved over to the depot ship {{UK-Forth}} on 26 November.<ref>Muir Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/55.|D7605773}} f. 17.</ref>

On 16 April, 1915, he was appointed to the {{UK-C30|f=t}}.  He remained in her until being appointed to {{UK-J1}} on 16 December, 1915.<ref>Muir Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/55.|D7605773}} f. 17.</ref>

On 18 March, 1916, he was admitted to Haslar Hospital, suffering from rubella.  He was found fit on the 29th.<ref>Muir Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/55.|D7605773}} f. 17.</ref>

On 19 March, 1917, he was superseded in ''J 1''.  One month later, he was appointed to {{UK-Platypus}} to take command of {{UK-D1}}.  He left ''D 1'' on 28 August to be assume command of her sister boat, {{UK-D8}}.  He remained in her until being superseded in command by Lieutenant [[Robert Charles Thornber Roe]] on 13 July, 1918 when Muir was appointed to {{UK-Dolphin}} for further work with submarines.<ref>Muir Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/55.|D7605773}} f. 17.</ref>

==Ill Health & Retirement==
Muir was admitted to Haslar to be surveyed for high blood pressure on 31 July, 1918.  He was kept for observation and discharged on 6 August, but was deemed fit for shore service only.  His appointment in ''Dolphin'' was abbreviated on the 12th of August when he was transferred to General Service as being medically unfit for submarines.  Muir was appointed to {{UK-Alecto}} as her first Lieutenant on the 12th.<ref>Muir Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/55.|D7605773}} f. 17.</ref>

Muir's appointment in ''Alecto'' ended when he was sent back to hospital again on 3 March, 1919 on his way to take up a new posting in {{UK-PrinceGeorge}}.  However, the hospital visit did not go well and Muir was invalided and placed on the Retired List on 6 March, 1919.  His appointment to {{UK-PrinceGeorge}} was accordingly cancelled five days afterward.  His naval career was over.<ref>Muir Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/55.|D7605773}} f. 17.</ref>

Muir was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 15 September, 1922.<ref>Muir Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/55.|D7605773}} f. 17.</ref>

Muir was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on the Retired List on 13 November, 1932.<ref>Muir Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/55.|D7605773}} f. 17.</ref>

In July of 1939, Muir was appointed to the Tynemouth National Service Committee, but he died in mid October.

==See Also==
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* [http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/results/r?_rv=simple&_q=ADM+Charles+Alfred+Wemyss+Muir Service Records]
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