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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]
Buller was placed on the retired list on 14 July, 1922. He was advanced to Rear-Admiral while retired.
See Also
Footnotes
- ↑ The Navy List (July, 1913), p. 356.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
Bibliography
Service Records
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