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< | Born in Dublin, and employed as a labourer before joining the service. Handley fought at the [[Battle of Jutland]] in the {{UK-1Neptune|f=t}}.<ref>Handley Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 188/665/9091.|}} f. 331.</ref> | ||
Handley was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on | |||
He was granted the rank of Acting {{MateRN}} on 11 December, 1917, and confirmed the same date. After half a year in Portsmouth on a vague assignment, he was appointed to the {{UK-1Glasgow|f=t}} in June, 1918 and served in her until April, 1919.<ref>Handley Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/154/331.|}} f. 331.</ref> | |||
Handley was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}}, dated 11 December, 1919 after being adjusted from 11 December 1920.<ref>Handley Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/154/331.|}} f. 331.</ref> | |||
Handley was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 11 December, 1927.<ref>Handley Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/154/331.|}} f. 331.</ref> | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:12, 6 April 2022
Lieutenant-Commander Walter James Burberry Handley, (9 October, 1894 – ) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Born in Dublin, and employed as a labourer before joining the service. Handley fought at the Battle of Jutland in the battleship Neptune.[1]
He was granted the rank of Acting Mate on 11 December, 1917, and confirmed the same date. After half a year in Portsmouth on a vague assignment, he was appointed to the light cruiser Glasgow in June, 1918 and served in her until April, 1919.[2]
Handley was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, dated 11 December, 1919 after being adjusted from 11 December 1920.[3]
Handley was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 11 December, 1927.[4]
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Henry F. Waight |
Captain of H.M.S. Stormcloud 1 Oct, 1929[5] – 1931[Inference] |
Succeeded by ? |
| Preceded by Arthur R. M. Black |
Captain of H.M.S. Vimy 22 Apr, 1932[6] |
Succeeded by Francis H. M. Vaughan |
| Preceded by Arthur L. St. G. Lyster |
Captain of H.M.S. Wallace 31 Jan, 1936[7] |
Succeeded by William M. L. Astwood |
| Preceded by Nigel J. Crossley |
Captain of H.M.S. Vortigern 15 Jun, 1939[8] – 2 Jan, 1940[9] |
Succeeded by Ronald S. Howlett |
Footnotes
- ↑ Handley Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 188/665/9091. f. 331.
- ↑ Handley Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/154/331. f. 331.
- ↑ Handley Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/154/331. f. 331.
- ↑ Handley Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/154/331. f. 331.
- ↑ Handley Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/154/331. f. 331.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1933). p. 286.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1937). p. 289.
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the ship.
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the ship.
