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Victorian Naval Forces Muster

for the Colony of Victoria. (muster range 1853-1910)*

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Last Name:Burton
First Name:Charles Samuel
Rank:Chief Petty Officer
Birth Date: 05-03-1847
Branch:Naval Brigade

Charles Samuel Burton

Chief Petty Officer

Photo courtesy of Doug Johns, Charles' Great Grandson.  

 

Born in the UK, migrated to Melbourne from Taunton Somerset in 1856 as a seaman on a sailing vessel. He became a master mariner and served in the Victorian colonial navy and I am sure on the Cerberus. Upon retiring from the Navy he became Port Captain of Williamstown. He died in on 23 August 1919 and is burried in the family grave in Williamstown cemetery. (Courtesy of Doug Johns)

 

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Listed as receiving a long service medal on Sunday 2 April 1899.

The Argus, 3 April 1899. Research courtesy of David Matthews.


In an article subheaded "Naval Veterans of 89 and 80", in the Williamstown Chronicle on 26 October 1912 this man was listed as receiving a Long Service and Good Conduct Medal for 15 years service. To qualify he would have to have served at least four years in the Victorian Naval Forces.


* 1853 is given as the commencement date for the Victorian Navy as this is the year that Commander Lockyer (RN) went to Britain to superintend the building of HMCS Victoria.
Although the Victorian Navy ended in 1901 the career of Cerbeus etc continued. In 1910 the new ships started arriving & manning levels increased.

Information & photographs of men who served in the Victorian Naval Forces is eagerly sought. Please contact the webmaster.
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