Lionel Victor Wells

Admiral SIR Lionel Victor Wells, K.C.B., D.S.O. (28 November, 1884 – ) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Born in The Leveretts, Birmingham, Wells was raised by his mother, Ellen. Wells ranked first among 62 successful candidates in examinations for entry to Britannia, with 3002 marks. He gained four months' time on passing out of Britannia in mid-January, 1901. He joined H.M.S. Majestic in the Channel Squadron, remaining with her for one year.

Wells was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in March, 1905.

Wells was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander in March, 1913.

Wells was promoted to the rank of Commander in December, 1916.

Post-War

Wells was promoted to the rank of Captain in December, 1924.

Wells was loaned to the New Zealand Division on 12 August, 1927. He was presently appointed in command of Diomede, and remained in her command until reverted to the Royal Navy on 18 February, 1930.

Wells was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral in January, 1936.

World War II

Wells was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral in July, 1939.

Wells was promoted to the rank of Admiral in October, 1943.

See Also

• Service Records
• Wikipedia

Bibliography

Naval Appointments
Preceded by Edward O. Cochrane	Squadron Gunnery Officer, Battle Cruiser Squadron 16 Jan, 1921 – 15 May, 1923	Succeeded by Frederick A. Buckley
Preceded by Joseph C. W. Henley	Naval Member of the Ordnance Committee 9 Mar, 1925 – 14 Mar, 1927	Succeeded by Harold G. Jackson
Preceded by George T. C. P. Swabey	Captain of H.M.S. Diomede 11 Oct, 1927 – 18 Feb, 1930	Succeeded by Malcolm L. Goldsmith
Preceded by John H. D. Cunningham	Captain of H.M.S. Eagle 15 Mar, 1933 – 31 May, 1935	Succeeded by Cecil C. F. Grey
Preceded by George H. D'O. Lyon	Rear-Admiral Commanding, Third Cruiser Squadron 25 Mar, 1937 – 31 Mar, 1939	Succeeded by Henry R. Moore
Preceded by Guy C. C. Royle	Rear-Admiral, Aircraft Carriers 26 Jul, 1939 – 20 Aug, 1940	Succeeded by ?
Preceded by Thomas H. Binney	Flag Officer Commanding, Orkneys and Shetlands 7 Jan, 1942 – 15 Apr, 1944	Succeeded by Henry H. Harwood
Preceded by Robert H. T. Raikes	Flag Officer in Charge, Aberdeen 28 Jul, 1944 – 26 Feb, 1946	Succeeded by ?