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− | + | Thompson was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 1 January, 1887.{{NLApr91|p. 56}} He was appointed to the {{UK-Myrmidon|f=t}} on 9 October, 1888 and transferred into the {{UK-Rambler}} when she commissioned at [[Hong Kong]] on 1 February, 1888 for surveying work.{{NLApr91|p. 247}} | |
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− | Thompson was | + | Thompson was placed on the Retired List on account of age with the rank of {{CommRN}} on 21 August, 1909. |
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− | + | In recognition of service rendered during the war assisting the Inspector of Steel, Thompson was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} (retired), dated 11 November 1918. | |
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Latest revision as of 16:34, 7 April 2022
Captain (retired) Henry Thompson, (21 August, 1864 – ) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Thompson was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 1 January, 1887.[1] He was appointed to the destroyer Myrmidon on 9 October, 1888 and transferred into the Rambler when she commissioned at Hong Kong on 1 February, 1888 for surveying work.[2]
Thompson was placed on the Retired List on account of age with the rank of Commander on 21 August, 1909.
In recognition of service rendered during the war assisting the Inspector of Steel, Thompson was promoted to the rank of Captain (retired), dated 11 November 1918.
See Also
Bibliography
Naval Appointments | ||
Preceded by Reginald G. O. Tupper |
Captain of H.M.S. Daring 12 Dec, 1895[3] – 1 Feb, 1897 |
Succeeded by Alexander A. Gordon |
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