Rudolf Burmester
Sir Rudolf Burmester | |
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Born | 11 November 1875 |
Died | 27 December 1956 (aged 81) |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/branch | Royal Navy |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands held |
HMS Euryalus Africa Station |
Battles/wars |
World War I World War II |
Awards |
Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire Companion of the Order of the Bath Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George |
Admiral Sir Rudolf Miles Burmester, KBE, CB, CMG (11 November 1875 – 27 December 1956) was a Royal Navy officer who went on to be Commander-in-Chief, Africa Station.
Naval career
Burmester joined the Royal Navy in 1890.[1] He was promoted to lieutenant in 1897, and in July 1902 posted as a gunnery officer to the protected cruiser HMS Highflyer, flagship pf the Commander-in-Chief, East Indies Station.[2] He served in World War I and, having been promoted to captain in June 1914,[1] commanded HMS Euryalus at Galipolli in 1915[3] for which he was mentioned in despatches.[4] He served as Chief of Staff to the Commander-in-Chief of the Mediterranean Fleet in the closing stages of the War.[5] In 1922 he was appointed Commanding Officer of HMS Victory[6] and, having been promoted to Rear Admiral in 1924, he was appointed Commander-in-Chief, Africa Station in 1929.[7]
He also served in World War II as Commander of Naval Forces based in the Swansea area.[8]
He lived at The Elms in Thames Ditton.[1]
Family
In 1907 he married Marjorie Gladys Lloyd.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Royal Navy Admirals 1904–1945
- ↑ "Naval & Military intelligence". The Times (36814). London. 8 July 1902. p. 11.
- ↑ Gallipoll Memorial The West Australian, 30 August 1934]
- ↑ Galipolli Campaign – Naval Mentions
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 31262. p. 4195. 25 March 1919. Retrieved 2010-10-24.
- ↑ HMS Victory: Commanding Officers
- ↑ Whitaker's Almanack 1930
- ↑ Royal Navy Ships, January 1942, Part 3 of 4
Military offices | ||
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Preceded by Sir David Anderson |
Commander-in-Chief, Africa Station 1929–1931 |
Succeeded by Sir Hugh Tweedie |