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Francis Alexander Waddilove Buller, D.S.O., (14 May, 1879 – 14 July, 1943) was an officer in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

As a Lieutenant, Buller was appointed in command of the new submarine Phoenix on 11 May, 1912, joining the First Destroyer Flotilla.[1]

Buller was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1917.

He was appointed in command of the destroyer Blanche in April, 1918.[2]

On 8 January, 1919, Buller was appointed in command of the light cruiser Caroline, though he would be replaced in just a month's time.[3]

Buller was placed on the retired list on 14 July, 1922. He was advanced to Rear-Admiral while retired.

See Also

Footnotes

  1. The Navy List. (July, 1913). p. 356.
  2. Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
  3. Supplement to the Monthly Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 753.
  4. The Navy List. (July, 1913). p. 356.
  5. The Navy List. (December, 1916). p. 396bb.
  6. The Navy List. (November, 1917). p. 397x.
  7. The Navy List. (December, 1918). p. 742.
  8. The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 753.
  9. The Navy List. (January, 1921). p. 740.