Reginald Wodehouse James Pringle-Nicholson
Lieutenant-Commander Reginald Wodehouse James Pringle-Nicholson, (19 July, 1902 – 8 June, 1940) was an officer in the Royal Navy. He was born Reginald Wodehouse James Nicholson.
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
The son of Admiral Sir William Coldingham Masters Nicholson entered service 15 January, 1916.
In September 1921, Midshipman Nicholson of the destroyer Wryneck was injured in a serious accident. The medical officer was reportedly drunk at the time, and the Admiralty felt that the captain, Reginald Amedroz had failed to act decisively on this fact. Nicholson was able to continue his career, being transferred to Queen Elizabeth.[1]
Nicholson was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 November, 1924.[2]
His evaluations for December 1928 from Captain Richard H. O. Lane-Poole of Cambrian note that he was tactful and hardworking, but an "indifferent seaman – apt to blame his fools; full of excuses when at fault."[3]
He changed his last name to Pringle-Nicholson around 1929.
From January, 1931, Nicholson served in the light cruiser Emerald.[4] He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 November, 1932.[Inference]
World War II
Nicholson died when Glorious was sunk in the North Sea.[5]
See Also
Footnotes
- ↑ Amedroz Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/47/105. f. 310.
- ↑ Pringle-Nicholson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/148/634. f. 634.
- ↑ Pringle-Nicholson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/148/634. f. 634.
- ↑ Pringle-Nicholson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/148/634. f. 634.
- ↑ Email from Malcolm Dodd, 20230417.
