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Innes-Lillingston was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 17 February, 1910.<ref>Innes-Lillingston Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/45/30.|}} f. 30.</ref> | Innes-Lillingston was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 17 February, 1910.<ref>Innes-Lillingston Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/45/30.|}} f. 30.</ref> | ||
In 1915, Innes-Lillingston received expressions of appreciation from the Admiralty for unloading a ship at Ascension and for erecting a W/T station there.<ref>Innes-Lillingston Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/45/30.|}} f. 30.</ref> | In 1915, Innes-Lillingston received expressions of appreciation from the Admiralty for unloading a ship at Ascension and for erecting a W/T station there.<ref>Innes-Lillingston Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/45/30.|}} f. 30.</ref> Curiously, this appointment seemed to occur immediately after, rather than before, the [[Battle of the Falkland Islands]], an operation that might well have benefited from such support. | ||
Innes-Lillingston was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 16 August, 1918.<ref>Innes-Lillingston Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/45/30.|}} f. 30.</ref> | Innes-Lillingston was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 16 August, 1918.<ref>Innes-Lillingston Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/45/30.|}} f. 30.</ref> |
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Commander (retired) Hugh William Innes-Lillingston, (16 August, 1878 – 23 September, 1952) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
The son of Lieutenant Innes Lillingston may have resided in Taunton before joining the Navy.
Innes-Lillingston was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 June, 1901.[1]
A 1904 collision between T.B. 82 and T.B. 86 aroused the Admiralty's severe displeasure toward the young Lieutenant.
Innes-Lillingston was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 30 June, 1909.[2]
In 1908, he underwent treatment for gonorrhea and severe indigestion.[3]
Innes-Lillingston was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 17 February, 1910.[4]
In 1915, Innes-Lillingston received expressions of appreciation from the Admiralty for unloading a ship at Ascension and for erecting a W/T station there.[5] Curiously, this appointment seemed to occur immediately after, rather than before, the Battle of the Falkland Islands, an operation that might well have benefited from such support.
Innes-Lillingston was promoted to the rank of Commander on 16 August, 1918.[6]
See Also
Bibliography
Naval Appointments | ||
Preceded by Arthur K. Waistell |
Captain of H.M. T.B. 82 14 Jul, 1904[7][8] |
Succeeded by Thomas Mitchell |
Preceded by ? |
Naval Officer in Charge of W/T Station, Ascension 9 Dec, 1914[9] – 7 Jan, 1918[10] |
Succeeded by ? |
Footnotes
- ↑ Innes-Lillingston Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/30. f. 30.
- ↑ Innes-Lillingston Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/30. f. 30.
- ↑ Innes-Lillingston Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/30. f. 30.
- ↑ Innes-Lillingston Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/30. f. 30.
- ↑ Innes-Lillingston Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/30. f. 30.
- ↑ Innes-Lillingston Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/30. f. 30.
- ↑ Innes-Lillingston Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/30. f. 30.
- ↑ "Appointments for the Naval Manoeuvres." The Times (London, England), Saturday, Jul 09, 1904; pg. 12; Issue 37442.
- ↑ Innes-Lillingston Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/30. f. 30.
- ↑ Innes-Lillingston Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/30. f. 30.