Difference between revisions of "Claude Plumer"

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Commander (retired) Claude Plumer, (17 April, 1900 – ) served in the Royal Navy.

The son of Lt. Col. F. H. Plumer of the Indian Army, retired.^[1]

Plumer was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 February, 1920.^[2]

Plumer was arrested by police and convicted for being drunk on shore in 1926, which prompted an expression of the Admiralty's displeasure.^[3]

Plumer was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 February, 1928.^[4]

Plumer was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 1 January, 1935 and was promoted to the rank of Commander on 17 April, 1940.^[5]

Naval Appointments
Preceded by George W. E. Castens	Captain of H.M.S. L 71 26 Nov, 1930^[6]	Succeeded by David E. G. Wemyss

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 ==Life & Career==
-The son of Lt. Col. F. H. Plumer of the Indian Army, retired.
+The son of Lt. Col. F. H. Plumer of the Indian Army, retired.<ref>Plumer Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/123/13.|}} f. 13.</ref>
-Plumer was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 15 February, 1920.
+Plumer was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 15 February, 1920.<ref>Plumer Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/123/13.|}} f. 13.</ref>
-Plumer was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 15 February, 1928.
+Plumer was arrested by police and convicted for being drunk on shore in 1926, which prompted an expression of the Admiralty's displeasure.<ref>Plumer Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/123/13.|}} f. 13.</ref>
-Plumer was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 1 January, 1935 and was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 17 April, 1940.
+Plumer was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 15 February, 1928.<ref>Plumer Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/123/13.|}} f. 13.</ref>
+Plumer was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 1 January, 1935 and was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 17 April, 1940.<ref>Plumer Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/123/13.|}} f. 13.</ref>
 ==World War II==