Difference between revisions of "Lionel Victor Wells"
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| − | '''Lionel Victor Wells''', ( – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. | + | {{AdmRN}} {{SIR}} '''Lionel Victor Wells''', K.C.B., D.S.O. (28 November, 1884 – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. |
==Life & Career== | ==Life & Career== | ||
| − | + | Born in The Leveretts, Birmingham, Wells was raised by his mother, Ellen. He gained four months' time on passing out of {{UK-1Britannia}} in mid-January, 1901. He joined {{UK-Majestic|f=p}} in the Channel Squadron, remaining with her for one year.<ref>Wells Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/49/181.|D7604279}}, f. 97.</ref> | |
| − | Wells was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} | + | |
| − | Wells was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} | + | Wells was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} in March, 1905.<ref>Wells Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/49/181.|D7604279}}, f. 97.</ref> |
| − | Wells was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on | + | |
| − | Wells was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} | + | Wells was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} in March, 1913.<ref>Wells Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/49/181.|D7604279}}, f. 97.</ref> |
| − | Wells was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}} | + | |
| − | + | Wells was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} in December, 1916.<ref>Wells Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/49/181.|D7604279}}, f. 97.</ref> | |
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| + | ==Post-War== | ||
| + | Wells was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} in December, 1924.<ref>Wells Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/49/181.|D7604279}}, f. 97.</ref> | ||
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| + | Wells was loaned to the New Zealand Division on 12 August, 1927. He was presently appointed in command of {{UK-Diomede}}, and remained in her command until reverted to the Royal Navy on 18 February, 1930.<ref>Wells Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/49/181.|D7604279}}, f. 97.</ref> | ||
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| + | Wells was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} in January, 1936.<ref>Wells Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/49/181.|D7604279}}, f. 97.</ref> | ||
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| + | ==World War II== | ||
| + | Wells was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}} in July, 1939.<ref>Wells Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/49/181.|D7604279}}, f. 97.</ref> | ||
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| + | Wells was promoted to the rank of {{AdmRN}} in October, 1943.<ref>Wells Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/49/181.|D7604279}}, f. 97.</ref> | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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Revision as of 11:00, 17 July 2017
Admiral SIR Lionel Victor Wells, K.C.B., D.S.O. (28 November, 1884 – ) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Born in The Leveretts, Birmingham, Wells was raised by his mother, Ellen. He gained four months' time on passing out of Britannia in mid-January, 1901. He joined H.M.S. Majestic in the Channel Squadron, remaining with her for one year.[1]
Wells was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in March, 1905.[2]
Wells was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander in March, 1913.[3]
Wells was promoted to the rank of Commander in December, 1916.[4]
Post-War
Wells was promoted to the rank of Captain in December, 1924.[5]
Wells was loaned to the New Zealand Division on 12 August, 1927. He was presently appointed in command of Diomede, and remained in her command until reverted to the Royal Navy on 18 February, 1930.[6]
Wells was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral in January, 1936.[7]
World War II
Wells was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral in July, 1939.[8]
Wells was promoted to the rank of Admiral in October, 1943.[9]
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by George T. C. P. Swabey |
Captain of H.M.S. Diomede Oct, 1927[10] – 1930[11] |
Succeeded by Malcolm L. Goldsmith |
| Preceded by Humphrey M. Robson |
Captain of H.M.S. Eagle Mar, 1933[12] – May, 1935[13] |
Succeeded by Clement Moody |
| Preceded by George H. D'O. Lyon |
Rear-Admiral Commanding, Third Cruiser Squadron Mar, 1937[14] – Mar, 1939[15] |
Succeeded by Henry R. Moore |
Footnotes
- ↑ Wells Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/181., f. 97.
- ↑ Wells Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/181., f. 97.
- ↑ Wells Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/181., f. 97.
- ↑ Wells Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/181., f. 97.
- ↑ Wells Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/181., f. 97.
- ↑ Wells Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/181., f. 97.
- ↑ Wells Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/181., f. 97.
- ↑ Wells Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/181., f. 97.
- ↑ Wells Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/181., f. 97.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY SENIOR APPOINTMENTS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY SENIOR APPOINTMENTS.
