Laurence Reynolds Palmer
Laurence Reynolds Palmer, D.S.O. (3 May, 1885 – ) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Palmer was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 June, 1907.[1]
Palmer was appointed in command of the destroyer Bonetta on 3 November, 1912.[2]
Palmer was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 30 June, 1915.[3]
He was in command of the destroyer Defender at the Battle of Jutland, operating with the First Destroyer Flotilla.[4]
On 23 November, 1917, Palmer was appointed in command of the destroyer Violent. He would finish out the war in her.[5]
Post-War
Palmer was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1919, and was discharged from Violent that day for a new appointment to Egmont as her Executive Officer, and to provide disciplinary duties.[6]
Palmer was promoted to the rank of Captain on the Retired List on 10 May, 1931.[7]
See Also
Bibliography
Service Records
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Richard W. U. Bayly |
Captain of H.M.S. Bonetta 3 Nov, 1912[8] |
Succeeded by Arthur G. Tippet |
| Preceded by Cecil H. H. Sams |
Captain of H.M.S. Defender before 31 May, 1916[9] |
Succeeded by Walter O. H. Lambert |
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Norseman 15 Oct, 1916[10] |
Succeeded by William G. Halliley |
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Violent 23 Nov, 1917[11] |
Succeeded by Edward S. Graham |
Footnotes
- ↑ Palmer Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50. f. 190.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1913). p. 287.
- ↑ Palmer Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50. f. 190.
- ↑ Battle of Jutland Official Despatches. pp. 34, 46.
- ↑ Palmer Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50. f. 190.
- ↑ Palmer Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50. f. 190.
- ↑ Palmer Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50. f. 190.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1913). p. 287.
- ↑ Battle of Jutland Official Despatches. p. 46.
- ↑ The Navy List. (November, 1917). p. 395z.
- ↑ The Navy List. (August, 1919). p. 936.
