Walter Burdge Compton

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Walter Burdge Compton ( – ) was an officer in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Compton was appointed in command of the light cruiser Calliope on 10 March, 1919.[1]

In March, 1921, Compton was appointed in command of the light cruiser Calcutta.[2]

See Also

Footnotes

  1. The Monthly Navy List, (December 1920). p. 739.
  2. Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.

Bibliography

Service Records

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
Percy L. H. Noble
Captain of H.M.S. Calliope
10 Mar, 1919 – ?
Succeeded by
William D. Paton
Preceded by
Percy L. H. Noble
Captain of H.M.S. Calcutta
Mar, 1921 – ?
Succeeded by
Henry K. Kitson