John Peter Lorne Reid
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Admiral SIR John Peter Lorne Reid, G.C.B., C.V.O. (10 January, 1903 – 26 September, 1973) served in the Royal Navy.
As with many men born c. 1899 or later, his Service Records at The National Archives do not reflect activity between 1931 and 1939 or so.
Life & Career
Reid was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 December, 1924.
An outstanding officer, Reid received the Beaufort Testimonial, the Jackson Everett Prize, the Robert Roxburgh Memorial Prize and the Ronald Megaw Memorial Prize.
Reid was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 December, 1932.[Inference]
Reid was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1935.
World War II
Reid was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1941.
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| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Charles V. Robinson |
Squadron W/T Officer, Battle Cruiser Squadron 15 Aug, 1932[1] – 1934 |
Succeeded by Charles F. W. St. Quintin |
| Preceded by James P. Gornall |
Squadron Signal Officer, Battle Cruiser Squadron 15 Aug, 1932[2] |
Succeeded by Charles F. W. St. Quintin |
| Preceded by Sir Ralph A. B. Edwards |
Third Sea Lord and Controller of the Navy 1956 – 1961 |
Succeeded by Sir Michael Le Fanu |
| Court Appointments | ||
| Preceded by John H. Edelsten |
Rear-Admiral of the United Kingdom 1962 – 1966 |
Succeeded by Alexander N. C. Bingley |
| Preceded by Sir John H. Edelsten |
Vice-Admiral of the United Kingdom 11 Mar, 1966 – 11 Jan, 1973 |
Succeeded by Sir Douglas E. Holland-Martin |
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