Francis Alexander Waddilove Buller

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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

Bibliography

Service Records

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
?
Captain of H.M.S. Phoenix
11 May, 1912 – ?
Succeeded by
Michael K. H. Kennedy
Preceded by
Reginald A. R. Plunkett-Ernle-Erle-Drax
Captain of H.M.S. Blanche
Apr, 1918 – ?
Succeeded by
Charles A. W. Wrightson
Preceded by
Oliver E. Leggett
Captain of H.M.S. Caroline
8 Jan, 1919 – ?
Succeeded by
William J. B. Law
Preceded by
Philip E. U. Townshend
Captain of H.M.S. Campbell
7 Jul, 1919 – ?
Succeeded by
?

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.