Francis John Butler, RN
Born | 21 Sep 1899 | ||
Died | 20 Jan 1953 | (53) |
Ranks
Retired: 8 Jan 1951 Decorations
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Warship Commands listed for Francis John Butler, RN
Ship | Rank | Type | From | To |
HMS Danae (D 44) | Cdr. | Light cruiser | 15 Dec 1939 | 7 Feb 1940 |
HMS Danae (D 44) | A/Capt. | Light cruiser | 27 Nov 1940 | 3 May 1942 |
HMS Cumberland (57) | Capt. | Heavy cruiser | 16 Dec 1943 | 23 Dec 1943 |
HMNZS Achilles (70) | Capt. | Light cruiser | 15 Mar 1944 | 8 Mar 1946 |
Career information
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Events related to this officer
Heavy cruiser HMS Cumberland (57)
20 Dec 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
With her refit completed HMS Cumberland (Capt. F.J. Butler, RN) proceeded from the Tyne to Rosyth. (1)
23 Dec 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Cumberland (Capt. W.Y.La R. Beverley, RN) departed Rosyth for Scapa Flow. (2)
Sources
- ADM 53/117289
- ADM 53/117290
ADM numbers indicate documents at the British National Archives at Kew, London.
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