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On 30 June, 1908, Bruton was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}}.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28151/supplements/4644 (Supplement) no. 28151. p. 4644.] 26 June, 1908.</ref> | On 30 June, 1908, Bruton was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}}.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28151/supplements/4644 (Supplement) no. 28151. p. 4644.] 26 June, 1908.</ref> | ||
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+ | Bruton was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 30 June, 1915.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/29214/pages/6438 no. 29214. p. 6438.] 2 July, 1915.</ref> | ||
On 15 December, 1919, Bruton succeeded Captain [[Stephen Herbert Radcliffe|Stephen H. Radcliffe]] in command of [[H.M.S. Superb (1907)|H.M.S. ''Superb'']] and Group IV of the Nore Reserve.<ref>"Naval Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Monday, 15 December, 1919. Issue '''42283''', col B, pg. 21.</ref> | On 15 December, 1919, Bruton succeeded Captain [[Stephen Herbert Radcliffe|Stephen H. Radcliffe]] in command of [[H.M.S. Superb (1907)|H.M.S. ''Superb'']] and Group IV of the Nore Reserve.<ref>"Naval Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Monday, 15 December, 1919. Issue '''42283''', col B, pg. 21.</ref> |
Revision as of 21:03, 7 February 2011
Rear-Admiral Charles William Bruton, C.M.G., Royal Navy, Retired (4 May, 1875 – 1 March, 1952) was an officer of the Royal Navy during the First World War.
Life & Career
On 30 June, 1908, Bruton was promoted to the rank of Commander.[1]
Bruton was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1915.[2]
On 15 December, 1919, Bruton succeeded Captain Stephen H. Radcliffe in command of H.M.S. Superb and Group IV of the Nore Reserve.[3]
Bruton died at his niece's home on 1 March, 1952 at Crossways, South Chard, Somerset.[4]
Footnotes
- ↑ London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 28151. p. 4644. 26 June, 1908.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 29214. p. 6438. 2 July, 1915.
- ↑ "Naval Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Monday, 15 December, 1919. Issue 42283, col B, pg. 21.
- ↑ "Deaths" (Deaths). The Times. Monday, 3 March, 1952. Issue 52250, col A, pg. 1.
Bibliography
Service Record
- The National Archives. ADM 196/44.