Charles William Bruton

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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]

On 15 December, 1919, Bruton succeeded Captain Stephen H. Radcliffe in command of H.M.S. Superb and Group IV of the Nore Reserve.[2]

Bruton died at his niece's home on 1 March, 1952 at Crossways, South Chard, Somerset.[3]

Footnotes

  1. London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 28151. p. 4644. 26 June, 1908.
  2. "Naval Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Monday, 15 December, 1919. Issue 42283, col B, pg. 21.
  3. "Deaths" (Deaths). The Times. Monday, 3 March, 1952. Issue 52250, col A, pg. 1.

Bibliography

Service Record