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==Life & Career==
==Life & Career==
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Buller was the eldest son of Admiral Sir [[Alexander Buller]].<ref>Buller Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/43.|}} f. 403.</ref>  His younger brother, [[Francis Alexander Waddilove Buller]], would also become a distinguished Royal Navy officer.


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Buller was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 30 June, 1895.<ref>Buller Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/43.|}}  f. 403.</ref>


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He was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 August, 1904.<ref>Buller Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/43.|}} f. 403.</ref>
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Buller commanded {{UK-Zealandia}} from November 1911 until May of the following year.{{MackieRNW}}


On 1 July 1913, he wads appointed in command of the {{UK-Highflyer|f=t}}.<ref>''The Navy List'' (April, 1914), p. 323.</ref>
He was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 22 June, 1911.<ref>Buller Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/43.|}}  f. 403.</ref>


He left the Admiralty in April, 1918, and was appointed in command of the {{UK-Barham|f=t}}, as Flag Captain to Vice-Admiral [[Hugh Evan-Thomas|Sir Hugh Evan-Thomas]], Vice-Admiral Commanding the {{UK-BS|5}}.  He was appointed in command of the {{UK-Valiant|y=1914}} on 1 October upon Evan-Thomas being superseded by Acting Vice-Admiral [[Arthur Cavenagh Leveson|Arthur C. Leveson]].<ref>{{TNA|ADM 196/43}}. f. 403.</ref>
Buller was appointed in command of {{UK-Zealandia}} on 17 November 1911 and remained in her until 17 May of the following year.<ref>Buller Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/43.|}}  f. 403.</ref>
 
==Great War==
On 1 July 1913, he was appointed in command of the {{UK-Highflyer|f=t}} and remained in her until 13 May, 1916.<ref>Buller Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/43.|}}  f. 403.</ref>
 
He left the Admiralty in April, 1918, and was appointed in command of the {{UK-Barham|f=t}}, as Flag Captain to Vice-Admiral [[Hugh Evan-Thomas|Sir Hugh Evan-Thomas]], Vice-Admiral Commanding the {{UK-BS|5}}.  He was appointed in command of the {{UK-Valiant|y=1914}} on 1 October upon Evan-Thomas being superseded by Acting Vice-Admiral [[Arthur Cavenagh Leveson|Arthur C. Leveson]].<ref>Buller Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/43.|}}  f. 403.</ref>


==Post-War==
==Post-War==
On 14 May, 1919, Buller took command of the {{UK-Malaya|f=t}}, which he held for the customary two years.  On 17 May, 1921, he was appointed Chief of Staff to Sir Herbert Heath, now [[Coast of Scotland Station|Commander-in-Chief, Coast of Scotland]].<ref>ADM 196/43.  f. 403.</ref>
On 14 May, 1919, Buller took command of the {{UK-Malaya|f=t}}, which he held for the customary two years.  On 17 May, 1921, he was appointed Chief of Staff to Sir Herbert Heath, now [[Coast of Scotland Station|Commander-in-Chief, Coast of Scotland]].<ref>Buller Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/43.|}} f. 403.</ref>


==See Also==
==See Also==
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==Bibliography==
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Latest revision as of 22:20, 6 April 2022

Admiral SIR Henry Tritton Buller, G.C.V.O., C.B., Royal Navy (30 October, 1873 – 29 August, 1960) was an officer in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Buller was the eldest son of Admiral Sir Alexander Buller.[1] His younger brother, Francis Alexander Waddilove Buller, would also become a distinguished Royal Navy officer.

Buller was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 June, 1895.[2]

He was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 August, 1904.[3]

He was promoted to the rank of Captain on 22 June, 1911.[4]

Buller was appointed in command of Zealandia on 17 November 1911 and remained in her until 17 May of the following year.[5]

Great War

On 1 July 1913, he was appointed in command of the second class protected cruiser Highflyer and remained in her until 13 May, 1916.[6]

He left the Admiralty in April, 1918, and was appointed in command of the battleship Barham, as Flag Captain to Vice-Admiral Sir Hugh Evan-Thomas, Vice-Admiral Commanding the Fifth Battle Squadron. He was appointed in command of the Valiant on 1 October upon Evan-Thomas being superseded by Acting Vice-Admiral Arthur C. Leveson.[7]

Post-War

On 14 May, 1919, Buller took command of the battleship Malaya, which he held for the customary two years. On 17 May, 1921, he was appointed Chief of Staff to Sir Herbert Heath, now Commander-in-Chief, Coast of Scotland.[8]

See Also

Bibliography

  • "Admiral Sir Henry Buller" (Obituaries). The Times. Wednesday, 31 August, 1960. Issue 54864, col A, p. 12.

Service Records

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
Frederick D. Gilpin-Brown
as Captain of H.M.S. New Zealand 		Captain of H.M.S. Zealandia
17 Nov, 1911[9] – 17 May, 1912[10] 		Succeeded by
Thomas D. L. Sheppard
Preceded by
Edward H. F. Heaton-Ellis 		Captain of H.M.S. Prince of Wales
17 May, 1912[11][12] – 18 Nov, 1912[13] 		Succeeded by
John S. Dumaresq
Preceded by
Herbert J. T. Marshall 		Captain of H.M.S. Highflyer
1 Jul, 1913[14][15] – 13 May, 1916[16] 		Succeeded by
Herbert N. Garnett
Preceded by
Hubert G. Brand 		Naval Assistant to the Second Sea Lord
29 Jun, 1916[17] – Apr, 1918[18] 		Succeeded by
The Hon. Herbert Meade
Preceded by
Arthur W. Craig 		Captain of H.M.S. Barham
Apr, 1918[19] – 1 Oct, 1918[20] 		Succeeded by
Richard Horne
Preceded by
Maurice Woollcombe 		Captain of H.M.S. Valiant
1 Oct, 1918[21][22] – 1 Apr, 1919[23] 		Succeeded by
Horace W. Longden
Preceded by
Louis C. S. Woollcombe 		Captain of H.M.S. Malaya
14 May, 1919[24] – 17 May, 1921[25] 		Succeeded by
Percy M. R. Royds
Preceded by
Richard H. L. Bevan 		Captain of H.M.Y. Victoria and Albert
1 Apr, 1922[26] 		Succeeded by
The Hon. Sir Herbert Meade
Preceded by
The Hon. Sir Hubert G. Brand
as Rear-Admiral Commanding, H.M. Yachts 		Admiral Commanding, H.M. Yachts
1 Apr, 1922[27] – 1 Apr, 1931[28] 		Succeeded by
Sir Herbert Meade-Fetherstonhaugh
as Vice-Admiral Commanding, H.M. Yachts

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Buller Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 403.
  2. ↑ Buller Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 403.
  3. ↑ Buller Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 403.
  4. ↑ Buller Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 403.
  5. ↑ Buller Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 403.
  6. ↑ Buller Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 403.
  7. ↑ Buller Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 403.
  8. ↑ Buller Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 403.
  9. ↑ Buller Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 403.
  10. ↑ Buller Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 403.
  11. ↑ Buller Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 403.
  12. ↑ The Navy List. (August, 1912). p. 362.
  13. ↑ Buller Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 403.
  14. ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1915). p. 394p.
  15. ↑ Buller Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 403.
  16. ↑ Buller Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 403.
  17. ↑ Buller Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 403.
  18. ↑ Buller Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 403.
  19. ↑ Buller Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 403.
  20. ↑ Buller Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 403.
  21. ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 923.
  22. ↑ Buller Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 403.
  23. ↑ Buller Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 403.
  24. ↑ Buller Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 403.
  25. ↑ Buller Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 403.
  26. ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1929). p. 280.
  27. ↑ Buller Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. p. 219.
  28. ↑ Buller Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. p. 219.

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