Rudolf Burmester
| Sir Rudolf Burmester | |
|---|---|
| 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 served in World War I and, having been promoted to Captain in June 1914,[1] commanded HMS Euryalus at Galipolli in 1915[2] for which he was mentioned in despatches.[3] He served as Chief of Staff to the Commander-in-Chief of the Mediterranean Fleet in the closing stages of the War.[4] In 1922 he was appointed Commanding Officer of HMS Victory[5] and, having been promoted to Rear Admiral in 1924, he was appointed Commander-in-Chief, Africa Station in 1929.[6]
He also served in World War II as Commander of Naval Forces based in the Swansea area.[7]
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
- ↑ 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir David Anderson |
Commander-in-Chief, Africa Station 1929–1931 |
Succeeded by Sir Hugh Tweedie |