Rupert Richard Devlin

Lieutenant-Commander Rupert Richard Devlin, (30 October, 1889 – ) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Devlin was promoted to the rank of Mate on 16 October, 1914.

He was awarded the Royal Humane Society's Bronze Medal for a feat of lifesaving at sea on 20 May 1916.

Devlin was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 June, 1917, adjusted to 15 February, 1917.

Devlin was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 February, 1925.

Naval Appointments
Preceded by Caledon C. Alexander	Captain of H.M.S. H 28 1 Dec, 1922^[1] – 28 Apr, 1924	Succeeded by Thomas Yeoman
Preceded by Alistair S. Cumming	Captain of H.M.S. L 54 1 Apr, 1927^[2]	Succeeded by John L. F. Hunt
Preceded by Henry A. Simpson	Captain of H.M.S. P40 14 Aug, 1928^[3] – 10 Aug, 1930	Succeeded by Harry E. Wellman