Difference between revisions of "Walter Francis Brothers"

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Commander R.N.R. (retired) Walter Francis Brothers (21 July, 1886 – ) served in the Royal Naval Reserve.

Brothers was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant R.N.R. on 1 July, 1916.^[1]

Brothers was appointed in command of the first-class torpedo boat T.B. 114 on 17 October, 1917.^[2]

Demobilised on 15 October, 1919.

Brothers was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander R.N.R. on 1 July, 1924.^[3]

Brothers was placed on the Retired List at the rank of Commander R.N.R. on 21 July, 1931.^[4]

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Naval Appointments
Preceded by Allan Varian	Captain of H.M. T.B. 114 17 Oct, 1917^[5] – 1919	Succeeded by ?
Preceded by William St. C. Fleming	Captain of H.M.S. Blackburn 16 May, 1919^[6]	Succeeded by ?