Thomas Brandreth (b)
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Jump to navigationJump to searchCaptain Thomas Brandreth, Royal Navy, Retired (10 April, 1865 – 16 December, 1924) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
He was likely the son of Admiral Thomas Brandreth, born in 1825, but his guardian is listed as Reverend H. Girdlestone.
Life & Career
Brandreth was born in Worthing.
He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in 1845.
Brandreth was placed on the Retired List at his own request with the rank of Commander on 12 March, 1910.
Brandreth was appointed Deputy-Governor of H.M. Naval Prison, Bodmin on 1 January, 1911.[1] The prison closed on 31 March, 1922.[2] He was promoted to the rank of Captain on the Retired List on 1 April, 1922.
Brandreth was promoted to the rank of Captain on the Retired List on 1 April, 1922.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/42.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/20.
Naval Appointments | ||
Preceded by Harry E. F. Worthington |
Captain of H.M.S. Spanker 14 Jan, 1902[3] – 1 Sep, 1904 |
Succeeded by Edward S. Houseman |
Preceded by Montague G. Cartwright |
Deputy Governor of H.M. Naval Prison, Bodmin 1 Jan, 1911[4] – 1922 |
Succeeded by Prison Closed |
Footnotes