Reginald Gay Copleston

Commander (retired) Reginald Gay Coplestone, O.B.E. (23 February, 1875 – ) served in the Royal Navy. His last name may actually be Copleston.

Life & Career

Born in Devon the son of a Reverend J. Copleston of Offwell Rectory in Honiton, Copleston gained eight months' time on passing out of Britannia.

Copleston was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 22 June, 1897.

Copleston was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 22 June, 1905.

Copleston was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 7 March, 1911, to receive a step in rank upon attaining age 40.

Copleston was advanced to the rank of Commander on the Retired List on 23 February, 1915.

See Also

• Service Records
• Wikipedia

Bibliography

Naval Appointments
Preceded by George N. Ballard	Captain of H.M.S. Porcupine 30 Jan, 1904 – 13 Feb, 1904	Succeeded by Reginald G. Copleston
Preceded by Anselan J. B. Stirling	Captain of H.M.S. Violet 13 Feb, 1904 – 8 May, 1904	Succeeded by Francis R. Wood
Preceded by Reginald G. Copleston	Captain of H.M.S. Porcupine 9 May, 1904 – 1 Apr, 1905	Succeeded by Michael Barne
Preceded by Osmond J. Prentis	Captain of H.M.S. Rocket 1 Apr, 1905 – 20 Oct, 1905	Succeeded by Henry F. D. Jelf
Preceded by William N. England	Captain of H.M.S. Tiger 20 Oct, 1905 – 31 Mar, 1906	Succeeded by William E. Middleton
Preceded by Christopher P. Metcalfe	Captain of H.M.S. Charger 31 Mar, 1906 – 16 Jul, 1907	Succeeded by William D. Irvin
Preceded by New Command	Captain of H.M.S. Asphodel 28 Jan, 1916 – 18 Aug, 1917	Succeeded by James C. Wauhope

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