Charles William Bruton
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
Bruton was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 22 June, 1897.[1]
On 19 November, 1902, he was appointed to Hogue for gunnery duties. In early 1904, he was transferred to Suffolk.[2]
On 30 June, 1908, Bruton was promoted to the rank of Commander.[3]
He served in Dreadnought as a commander from 28 March, 1911 to 17 December, 1912, receiving favourable inspection reports and being commanded for her strong showing in 1912's Battle Practice.[4]
He was appointed in command of the first class protected cruiser Edgar on 4 February, 1913.[5]
Bruton was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1915.[6]
On 15 December, 1919, Bruton succeeded Captain Stephen H. Radcliffe in command of H.M.S. Superb and Group IV of the Nore Reserve.[7]
Bruton was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 7 July, 1922 and was advanced to Rear-Admiral on 8 July, 1926.[8]
Bruton died at his niece's home on 1 March, 1952 at Crossways, South Chard, Somerset[9] from heart failure on the right side and respiratory complications.[10]
Bibliography
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/141.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/90.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/44.
Naval Appointments | ||
Preceded by Charles B. Miller |
Captain of H.M.S. Edgar 4 Feb, 1913[11][12] – 23 Nov, 1914[13] |
Succeeded by Charles F. Thorp |
Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Ambrose 23 Nov, 1914[14][15] – 23 Mar, 1915[16] |
Succeeded by Cecil P. Talbot |
Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Orcoma 23 Mar, 1915[17] – 6 Jul, 1916[18] |
Succeeded by Robert H. Coppinger |
Preceded by Hugh J. Tweedie |
Captain of H.M.S. Terror 6 Jul, 1916[19][20] – 31 Jan, 1919[21] |
Succeeded by Arthur D. Barrow |
Preceded by Stephen H. Radcliffe |
Captain of H.M.S. Superb 15 Dec, 1919[22] – 20 Apr, 1920[23] |
Succeeded by ? |
Footnotes
- ↑ Bruton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 116.
- ↑ Bruton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 116.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 28151. p. 4644. 26 June, 1908.
- ↑ Bruton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 116.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1914). p.307.
- ↑ The 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, p. 21.
- ↑ Bruton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 116.
- ↑ "Deaths" (Deaths). The Times. Monday, 3 March, 1952. Issue 52250, col A, p. 1.
- ↑ Bruton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 116.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1914). p.307.
- ↑ Bruton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 116.
- ↑ Bruton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 116.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1915). p. 401c.
- ↑ Bruton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 116.
- ↑ Bruton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 116.
- ↑ Bruton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 116.
- ↑ Bruton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 116.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 916.
- ↑ Bruton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 116.
- ↑ Bruton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 116.
- ↑ Bruton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 116.
- ↑ Bruton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 116.