Francis James Wylie

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Captain Francis James Wylie, (24 September, 1896 – ) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

The son of the Right Honourable Mr. Justice Wylie, a Judge of the Supreme Court in Ireland.[1]

Wylie was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 October, 1917.[2]

Wylie was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 October, 1925.[3]

Wylie was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1930.[4]

Wylie was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1938.[5]

World War II

Wylie was placed on the Retired List on 8 July 1947. In 1948, he proceeded to Denmark on business. He became involved in the business of the International Telegraphy Union.[6]

See Also

Bibliography

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
Sir Philip W. Bowyer-Smyth
Fleet Wireless Officer, Mediterranean Fleet
15 Apr, 1929[7][8] – Aug, 1931[9]
Succeeded by
Arthur M. Knapp
Preceded by
Percy Todd
Captain of H.M.S. Wild Swan
6 Apr, 1933[10] – 17 Dec, 1934[11]
Succeeded by
Stephen H. T. Arliss
Preceded by
Stephen H. T. Arliss
Captain of H.M.S. Delight
17 Dec, 1934 – 8 Feb, 1935
Succeeded by
Robert M. Ellis
Preceded by
Clifford Caslon
Captain of H.M.S. Blanche
11 Jan, 1938[12] – 27 Jul, 1938[13]
Succeeded by
Lindsay de Villiers
Preceded by
John F. Denman
Captain of H.M.S. Emerald
13 Mar, 1943[14][15] – 28 Sep, 1944[16]
Succeeded by
John F. Denman

Footnotes

  1. Wylie Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/119/3. f. 3.
  2. Wylie Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/119/3. f. 3.
  3. Wylie Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/119/3. f. 3.
  4. Wylie Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/119/3. f. 3.
  5. Wylie Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/119/3. f. 3.
  6. Wylie Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/119/3. f. 3.
  7. The Navy List. (July, 1931). p. 261.
  8. Wylie Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/119/3. f. 3.
  9. Wylie Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/119/3. f. 3.
  10. Wylie Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/119/3. f. 3.
  11. Wylie Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/119/3. f. 3.
  12. Wylie Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/119/3. f. 3.
  13. Wylie Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/119/3. f. 3.
  14. Wylie Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/119/3. f. 3.
  15. Uboat.net page on the ship.
  16. Uboat.net page on the ship.