Benjamin Richardson

Lieutenant-Commander (retired) Benjamin Richardson (10 October, 1875 – 3 December, 1947) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Richardson was promoted to the rank of Gunner on 27 September, 1899.

Richardson was appointed Gunner in Command of the destroyer Surly on 18 August, 1913.

Richardson was promoted to the rank of Chief Gunner on 27 September, 1914.

Richardson was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 12 August, 1922.

Richard was appointed in command of the tug St. Martin from 6 February, 1923 to 6 June, 1924.

Richard was appointed in command of the tug St. Fagan, tender to Excellent, from 27 June, 1924 to 10 October, 1925.

Richardson was placed on the Retired List due to age on 10 October, 1925. He was advanced to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander (retired) on 12 August, 1930.

See Also

• Service Records
• Wikipedia

Naval Appointments
Preceded by Benjamin W. Pitt	Captain of H.M.S. Blazer 13 Jul, 1908 – 15 Jul, 1910	Succeeded by Charles E. Bryant
Preceded by George Collins	Captain of H.M. T.B. 057 7 Aug, 1913 – 18 Aug, 1913	Succeeded by Ralph A. Kite
Preceded by Robert Stocker	Captain of H.M.S. Surly 18 Aug, 1913 – 6 Mar, 1915	Succeeded by Edward N. Mortimer
Preceded by Henry Hawkes	Captain of H.M.S. Raven 1 Sep, 1922 – 6 Feb, 1923	Succeeded by ?