Ronald Gerard Chichester

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Lieutenant-Commander Ronald Gerard Chichester, (28 May, 1896 – 11 August, 1956) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Chichester's father, a Lt. Colonel in [illeg] Army, was deceased when he joined the Navy in May 1909.[1]

Chichester was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 March, 1918.[2]

Chichester was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 March, 1926.[3]

Placed on the Retired List on 29 August, 1934.[4]

World War II

An incredible number of shore-based appointments. It is surprising that he never received a promotion to Commander.

See Also

Bibliography

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
James Figgins
Captain of H.M.S. Tactician
10 Jul, 1924[5] – 21 Aug, 1924[6]
Succeeded by
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Footnotes

  1. Chichester Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/118/185. f. 185.
  2. Chichester Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/118/185. f. 185.
  3. Chichester Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/118/185. f. 185.
  4. Chichester Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/118/185. f. 185.
  5. "Naval Appointments." The Times (London, England), Friday, Jun 20, 1924; pg. 5; Issue 43683.
  6. Chichester Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/118/185. f. 185.