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Walker served in {UK-Majestic}} and {{UK- | Walker served in {{UK-Majestic}} and {{UK-1Recruit}} early in the war before being appointed to the {{UK-Biarritz|f=t}} on 29 May, 1915. He was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRNR}} on 2 August, 1915. He left ''Biarritz'' when he was appointed in command of the {{UK-Perdita|f=t}} on 9 March, 1917.<ref>Walker Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 240/56/88.|}} f. 88.</ref> | ||
He died of an illness while in command, on 18 May, 1918.{{KindellROH2|p. 498}} | He died of an illness while in command, on 18 May, 1918.{{KindellROH2|p. 498}} | ||
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Lieutenant R.N.R. Claude Bennett Walker, D.S.C., R.N.R. (6 July, 1882 – 18 May, 1918) served in the Royal Naval Reserve.
Life & Career
Walker was born in Deal.
Walker served in Majestic and Recruit early in the war before being appointed to the minelayer Biarritz on 29 May, 1915. He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant R.N.R. on 2 August, 1915. He left Biarritz when he was appointed in command of the minelayer Perdita on 9 March, 1917.[1]
He died of an illness while in command, on 18 May, 1918.[2]
See Also
Bibliography
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| Preceded by Harold J. Davison |
Captain of H.M.S. Perdita 9 Mar, 1917[3] |
Succeeded by William Avern |
Footnotes
- ↑ Walker Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/56/88. f. 88.
- ↑ Kindell. Royal Navy Roll of Honour Part 2. p. 498.
- ↑ The Navy List. (August, 1917). p. 401x.
