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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.
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