Hugh Charles Buckle
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Captain Hugh Charles Buckle (25 May, 1881 – 21 May, 1924) served in the Royal Navy.
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Life & Career
Born in Southsea, the son of then-Rear Admiral Claude Edward Buckle.[1]
Buckle was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 31 December, 1902.[2]
Buckle was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 31 December, 1910.[3]
Buckle was appointed to Collingwood as Commander (G) on 17 March, 1914.[Citation needed]
Buckle was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1915.[4]
Post-War
Buckle was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1921.[5]
Buckle was appointed in command of the light cruiser Curacoa in April, 1922.
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Rafe G. Rowley-Conwy |
Captain of H.M.S. Curacoa Apr, 1922[6] |
Succeeded by Cecil N. Reyne |
Footnotes
- ↑ Buckle Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/38. f. 243.
- ↑ The Navy List. (March, 1913). p. 11.
- ↑ Buckle Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/38. f. 243.
- ↑ Buckle Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/38. f. 243.
- ↑ Buckle Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/38. f. 243.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
