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Admiral SIR Lionel Victor Wells, K.C.B., D.S.O. (28 November, 1884 – ) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Born in The Leveretts, Birmingham, Wells was raised by his mother, Ellen. Wells ranked first among 62 successful candidates in examinations for entry to Britannia, with 3002 marks.[1] He gained four months' time on passing out of Britannia in mid-January, 1901. He joined H.M.S. Majestic in the Channel Squadron, remaining with her for one year.[2]
Wells was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in March, 1905.[3]
Wells was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander in March, 1913.[4]
Wells was promoted to the rank of Commander in December, 1916.[5]
Post-War
Wells was promoted to the rank of Captain in December, 1924.[6]
Wells was loaned to the New Zealand Division on 12 August, 1927. He was presently appointed in command of Diomede, and remained in her command until reverted to the Royal Navy on 18 February, 1930.[7]
Wells was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral in January, 1936.[8]
World War II
Wells was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral in July, 1939.[9]
Wells was promoted to the rank of Admiral in October, 1943.[10]
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Joseph C. W. Henley |
Naval Member of the Ordnance Committee 9 Mar, 1925[11] – 14 Mar, 1927[12] |
Succeeded by Geoffrey S. Arbuthnot |
| Preceded by George T. C. P. Swabey |
Captain of H.M.S. Diomede 11 Oct, 1927[13] – 18 Feb, 1930[14] |
Succeeded by Malcolm L. Goldsmith |
| Preceded by John H. D. Cunningham |
Captain of H.M.S. Eagle 15 Mar, 1933[15][16] – 31 May, 1935[17] |
Succeeded by Clement Moody |
| Preceded by George H. D'O. Lyon |
Rear-Admiral Commanding, Third Cruiser Squadron 25 Mar, 1937[18] – 31 Mar, 1939[19] |
Succeeded by Henry R. Moore |
| Preceded by Guy C. C. Royle |
Rear-Admiral, Aircraft Carriers 26 Jul, 1939[20] – 20 Aug, 1940[21] |
Succeeded by ? |
| Preceded by Thomas H. Binney |
Flag Officer Commanding, Orkneys and Shetlands 7 Jan, 1942 – 15 Apr, 1944 |
Succeeded by Henry H. Harwood |
| Preceded by Robert H. T. Raikes |
Flag Officer in Charge, Aberdeen 28 Jul, 1944 – 26 Feb, 1946 |
Succeeded by ? |
| Preceded by Robert H. T. Raikes |
Flag Officer in Charge, Aberdeen 28 Jul, 1944 – 26 Feb, 1946 |
Succeeded by ? |
Footnotes
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence." The Times (London, England), Saturday, Aug 12, 1899; pg. 8; Issue 35906.
- ↑ Wells Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/181., f. 97.
- ↑ Wells Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/181., f. 97.
- ↑ Wells Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/181., f. 97.
- ↑ Wells Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/181., f. 97.
- ↑ Wells Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/181., f. 97.
- ↑ Wells Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/181., f. 97.
- ↑ Wells Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/181., f. 97.
- ↑ Wells Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/181., f. 97.
- ↑ Wells Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/181., f. 97.
- ↑ Wells Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/181., f. 97.
- ↑ Wells Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/181., f. 97.
- ↑ Wells Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/181., f. 97.
- ↑ Wells Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/181., f. 97.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1934). p. 236.
- ↑ Wells Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/181., f. 97.
- ↑ Wells Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/181., f. 97.
- ↑ Wells Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/181., f. 97.
- ↑ Wells Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/181., f. 97.
- ↑ Wells Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/181., f. 97.
- ↑ Wells Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/181., f. 97.
