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On 30 June, 1908, Bruton was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}}.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28151/supplements/4644 (Supplement) no. 28151. p. 4644.] 26 June, 1908.</ref> | On 30 June, 1908, Bruton was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}}.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28151/supplements/4644 (Supplement) no. 28151. p. 4644.] 26 June, 1908.</ref> | ||
| − | He was appointed in command of the {{UK-Edgar|f=t}} on 4 February, 1913. | + | He was appointed in command of the {{UK-Edgar|f=t}} on 4 February, 1913.{{NLApr14|p.307}} |
Bruton was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 30 June, 1915.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/29214/pages/6438 no. 29214. p. 6438.] 2 July, 1915.</ref> | Bruton was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 30 June, 1915.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/29214/pages/6438 no. 29214. p. 6438.] 2 July, 1915.</ref> | ||
Revision as of 14:59, 13 November 2014
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
On 30 June, 1908, Bruton was promoted to the rank of Commander.[1]
He was appointed in command of the first class protected cruiser Edgar on 4 February, 1913.[2]
Bruton was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1915.[3]
On 15 December, 1919, Bruton succeeded Captain Stephen H. Radcliffe in command of H.M.S. Superb and Group IV of the Nore Reserve.[4]
Bruton died at his niece's home on 1 March, 1952 at Crossways, South Chard, Somerset.[5]
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 The Hon. Algernon D. E. H. Boyle |
Captain of H.M.S. Edgar 4 Feb, 1913[6] |
Succeeded by Charles F. Thorp |
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Terror 6 Jul, 1916[7] |
Succeeded by Arthur D. Barrow |
| Preceded by Francis G. G. Chilton |
Captain of H.M.S. Superb 15 Dec, 1919 |
Succeeded by ? |
Footnotes
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 28151. p. 4644. 26 June, 1908.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Deaths" (Deaths). The Times. Monday, 3 March, 1952. Issue 52250, col A, p. 1.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1914). p.307.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 916.
