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Revision as of 13:31, 1 August 2017
Admiral Robert Lindsay Burnett (22 July, 1887 – ) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Born in Aberdeenshire, Burnett was raised by his mother.
Burnett was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 1 April, 1910.
Burnett was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 1 April, 1918.
Post-War
Burnett was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1923.
Burnett was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1930.
World War II
Burnett was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 15 January, 1941.
Burnett was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 9 December, 1943.
Burnett was promoted to the rank of Admiral on 15 September, 1946.
Retired 1 May, 1950.
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