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Latest revision as of 19:12, 6 April 2022

Lieutenant-Commander Walter James Burberry Handley, (9 October, 1894 – ) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Born in Dublin, and employed as a labourer before joining the service. Handley fought at the Battle of Jutland in the battleship Neptune.[1]

He was granted the rank of Acting Mate on 11 December, 1917, and confirmed the same date. After half a year in Portsmouth on a vague assignment, he was appointed to the light cruiser Glasgow in June, 1918 and served in her until April, 1919.[2]

Handley was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, dated 11 December, 1919 after being adjusted from 11 December 1920.[3]

Handley was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 11 December, 1927.[4]

See Also

Bibliography

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
Henry F. Waight
Captain of H.M.S. Stormcloud
1 Oct, 1929[5] – 1931[Inference]
Succeeded by
?
Preceded by
Arthur R. M. Black
Captain of H.M.S. Vimy
22 Apr, 1932[6]
Succeeded by
Francis H. M. Vaughan
Preceded by
Arthur L. St. G. Lyster
Captain of H.M.S. Wallace
31 Jan, 1936[7]
Succeeded by
William M. L. Astwood
Preceded by
Nigel J. Crossley
Captain of H.M.S. Vortigern
15 Jun, 1939[8] – 2 Jan, 1940[9]
Succeeded by
Ronald S. Howlett

Footnotes

  1. Handley Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 188/665/9091. f. 331.
  2. Handley Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/154/331. f. 331.
  3. Handley Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/154/331. f. 331.
  4. Handley Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/154/331. f. 331.
  5. Handley Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/154/331. f. 331.
  6. The Navy List. (January, 1933). p. 286.
  7. The Navy List. (July, 1937). p. 289.
  8. Uboat.net page on the ship.
  9. Uboat.net page on the ship.