Alexander Herbert Macleod Burton
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Commander Alexander Herbert Macleod Burton, R.N., Retired (7 May, 1884 – ) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Born in Norwich.
Burton was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 June, 1906.
Burton was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 30 June, 1914.
Burton was appointed in command of the monitor M.19 on 18 May, 1918.[1]
Post-War
Burton was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 8 May, 1920 and informed that he would be eligible for a step in rank upon reaching the age of 40.
Accordingly, he was promoted to the rank of Commander (retired) on 7 May, 1924.
World War II
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Delorest J. D. Noble |
Captain of H.M.S. M.19 18 May, 1918[2] – c. Jun, 1919 |
Succeeded by William L. Pope |
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