Thomas Bridgeman Lethbridge
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Admiral Thomas Bridgeman Lethbridge, Royal Navy (28 October, 1828 – 30 December, 1892) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Early Life & Career
Lethbridge was promoted to the rank of Captain on 19 September, 1863.[1]
Lethbridge was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 31 December, 1878.[2]
Lethbridge was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 27 March, 1885.[3]
Lethbridge was promoted to the rank of Admiral on 2 August, 1890, vice Dowell.[4]
In accordance with the provisions of the Orders in Council of 22 February, 1870, and 5 August, 1875, he was placed on the Retired List on 5 August, 1890.[5]
Bibliography
- "Obituary" (Obituaries). The Times. Tuesday, 3 January, 1893. Issue 33838, col F, p. 3.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/36.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/16.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Richard V. Hamilton |
Senior Officer on the Coast of Ireland 1883 |
Succeeded by Henry D. Hickley |
| Preceded by Charles L. D. Waddilove |
Commander-in-Chief at the Nore 2 Jul, 1888[6] – 1890 |
Succeeded by Charles T. Curme |
Footnotes
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1891). p. 419.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1891). p. 419.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1891). p. 419.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26076. p. 4282. 5 August, 1890.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26077. p. 4327. 8 August, 1890.
- ↑ Clowes. The Royal Navy. Vol. VII. p. 86.
