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Bruen was a dreadnought captain during the [[First World War]], commanding the [[H.M.S. Bellerophon (1907)|''Bellerophon'']] at the [[Battle of Jutland]] in 1916. After the battle he was appointed to command the new battleship [[H.M.S. Resolution (1915)|''Resolution'']]. | Bruen was a dreadnought captain during the [[First World War]], commanding the [[H.M.S. Bellerophon (1907)|''Bellerophon'']] at the [[Battle of Jutland]] in 1916. After the battle he was appointed to command the new battleship [[H.M.S. Resolution (1915)|''Resolution'']]. | ||
| − | Bruen was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 28 September, 1917, vice [[Charles Frederick Thorp|Thorp]].<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/30332/pages/10505 no. 30332. p. 10505.] 12 October, 1917.</ref> | + | Bruen was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 28 September, 1917, vice [[Charles Frederick Thorp|Thorp]].<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/30332/pages/10505 no. 30332. p. 10505.] 12 October, 1917.</ref> On 21 February, 1918, he was appointed in command of the [{Second Cruiser Squadron (Royal Navy)|Second Cruiser Squadron]] of the Grand Fleet.<ref>''Supplement to the Monthly Navy List'' (November, 1918). p. 4.</ref> |
On 1 May, 1920, Bruen was appointed [[Naval Equipment Department (Royal Navy)|Director of Naval Equipment]] in succession to Rear-Admiral [[Edward Montgomery Phillpotts|Edward M. Phillpotts]].<ref>"Naval Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Friday, 16 April, 1920. Issue '''42386''', col D, pg. 19.</ref> | On 1 May, 1920, Bruen was appointed [[Naval Equipment Department (Royal Navy)|Director of Naval Equipment]] in succession to Rear-Admiral [[Edward Montgomery Phillpotts|Edward M. Phillpotts]].<ref>"Naval Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Friday, 16 April, 1920. Issue '''42386''', col D, pg. 19.</ref> | ||
Revision as of 08:04, 24 January 2011
Admiral Edward Francis Bruen, C.B., Royal Navy, Retired (7 November, 1866 – 22 November, 1952) was an officer of the Royal Navy during the First World War.
Early Life & Career
Bruen was a dreadnought captain during the First World War, commanding the Bellerophon at the Battle of Jutland in 1916. After the battle he was appointed to command the new battleship Resolution.
Bruen was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 28 September, 1917, vice Thorp.[1] On 21 February, 1918, he was appointed in command of the [{Second Cruiser Squadron (Royal Navy)|Second Cruiser Squadron]] of the Grand Fleet.[2]
On 1 May, 1920, Bruen was appointed Director of Naval Equipment in succession to Rear-Admiral Edward M. Phillpotts.[3]
Footnotes
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 30332. p. 10505. 12 October, 1917.
- ↑ Supplement to the Monthly Navy List (November, 1918). p. 4.
- ↑ "Naval Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Friday, 16 April, 1920. Issue 42386, col D, pg. 19.
Bibliography
- "Admiral E. F. Bruen" (Obituaries). The Times. Tuesday, 25 November, 1952. Issue 52478, col E, pg. 10.
Service Record
- The National Archives. ADM 196/42.
| Naval Offices | ||
| Preceded by Sir Reginald G. O. Tupper |
Rear-Admiral Commanding, Second Cruiser Squadron 1918 – 1919 |
Succeeded by Command Abolished |
| Preceded by Edward M. Phillpotts |
Director of Naval Equipment 1920 – 1922 |
Succeeded by Douglas L. Dent |
Categories:
- 1866 births
- 1952 deaths
- Personalities
- H.M.S. Britannia (Training Ship) Entrants of January, 1880
- Royal Navy Gunnery Officers
- Commanding Officers of H.M.S. Bellerophon (1907)
- Commanding Officers of H.M.S. Resolution (1915)
- Rear-Admirals Commanding, Second Cruiser Squadron (Royal Navy)
- Rear-Admirals Commanding, Portsmouth Reserve (Royal Navy)
- Directors of Naval Equipment (Royal Navy)
- Royal Navy Admirals
- Royal Navy Flag Officers
