Charles Buckland

Lieutenant Charles Buckland (20 December, 1882 – ) was an officer in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Buckland was promoted to the rank of Gunner on 19 October, 1910. He was deemed "suitable for (G) [gunnery] duties".

At the outbreak of war, Buckland was appointed to the first-class torpedo boat T.B. 34. In April 1915 he was appointed to Arrogant for instruction in submarines.

He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 7 September, 1915.

A Webley pistol went missing aboard L 11 between 24 September 1920 and 8 October 1920. Buckland was instructed to be more careful in the oversight of service arms in future.

Buckland was appointed Lieutenant in Command of the submarine L 22 on 1 December, 1920.

Buckland was placed on the Retired List on 15 December, 1922 and was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 7 September, 1923.

Buckland was promoted to the rank of Commander on the Retired List on 20 December, 1922[sic].

See Also

• Service Records
• Wikipedia

Naval Appointments
Preceded by Charles M. S. Chapman	Captain of H.M.S. C 30 12 Jun, 1917 – Jun, 1918	Succeeded by Walter A. C. Dickson
Preceded by George A. C. Sharp	Captain of H.M.S. E 23 Jun, 1918 – Nov, 1919	Succeeded by Alan D. L. Macpherson
Preceded by Clive A. Robinson	Captain of H.M.S. H 25 28 Jun, 1920 – 4 Aug, 1920	Succeeded by Andrew L. Besant
Preceded by Clive A. Robinson	Captain of H.M.S. L 11 5 Aug, 1920 – Nov, 1920	Succeeded by Geoffrey M. K. Keble-White
Preceded by ?	Captain of H.M.S. L 22 1 Dec, 1920 – Sep, 1921	Succeeded by George J. D. Tweedy