Career
Burmester joined the Royal Navy in 1890. He served in World War I and, having been promoted to Captain in June 1914, commanded HMS Euryalus at Galipolli in 1915 for which he was mentioned in despatches. In 1922 he was appointed Commanding Officer of HMS Victory and, having been promoted to Rear Admiral in 1924, he was appointed Commander-in-Chief, Africa Station in 1929.
He also served in World World War II as Commander of Naval Forces based in the Swansea area.
He lived at The Elms in Thames Ditton.
