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Thorpe-Doubble was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 30 June, 1893.<ref>Thorpe-Doubble Service Record {{TNA|ADM 196/43/198.|}} f. 198.</ref> | Thorpe-Doubble was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 30 June, 1893.<ref>Thorpe-Doubble Service Record {{TNA|ADM 196/43/198.|}} f. 198.</ref> | ||
| − | Thorpe-Doubble was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} in December 1903. In January | + | Thorpe-Doubble was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} in December 1903. In January 1904, Captain [[John Casement]] of {{UK-1Amphion|f=p}} would note that Thorpe-Doubble was "not robust" – a description seemingly supported by several appointments over his career that would end in his being invalided. In February 1907, he suffered a nervous breakdown.<ref>Thorpe-Doubble Service Record {{TNA|ADM 196/43/198.|}} f. 198.</ref> |
Thorpe-Doubble was placed on the Retired List at his own request at the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 5 June, 1920.<ref>Thorpe-Doubble Service Record {{TNA|ADM 196/43/198.|}} f. 198.</ref> | Thorpe-Doubble was placed on the Retired List at his own request at the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 5 June, 1920.<ref>Thorpe-Doubble Service Record {{TNA|ADM 196/43/198.|}} f. 198.</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:34, 7 April 2022
Captain Thomas Leslie Thorpe-Doubble, R.N. (4 March, 1871 – 5 March, 1942) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Thorpe-Doubble was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 June, 1893.[1]
Thorpe-Doubble was promoted to the rank of Commander in December 1903. In January 1904, Captain John Casement of H.M.S. Amphion would note that Thorpe-Doubble was "not robust" – a description seemingly supported by several appointments over his career that would end in his being invalided. In February 1907, he suffered a nervous breakdown.[2]
Thorpe-Doubble was placed on the Retired List at his own request at the rank of Captain on 5 June, 1920.[3]
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Frederick A. Powlett |
Captain of H.M.S. Quail 10 Aug, 1897[4][5] – 4 Nov, 1898[6] |
Succeeded by Edward H. Rymer |
| Preceded by Geoffrey B. Spicer-Simson |
Captain of H.M.S. Vixen 14 Jul, 1904[7] – c. Sep, 1904 |
Succeeded by Neston W. Diggle |
| Preceded by Reginald G. Gregory |
Captain of H.M.S. Egmont 24 Feb, 1909[8] – Aug, 1912[9] |
Succeeded by John G. Armstrong |
| Preceded by Frederick A. Powlett |
Captain of H.M.S. Thunderer 21 Apr, 1920[10] – 1 Jun, 1920[11] |
Succeeded by Alexander P. Davidson |
Footnotes
- ↑ Thorpe-Doubble Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/43/198. f. 198.
- ↑ Thorpe-Doubble Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/43/198. f. 198.
- ↑ Thorpe-Doubble Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/43/198. f. 198.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1898). p. 284.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence." The Times (London, England), 5 Aug. 1897, p. 11.
- ↑ Thorpe-Doubble Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/43/198. f. 198.
- ↑ "Appointments for the Naval Manoeuvres." The Times (London, England), Saturday, Jul 09, 1904; pg. 12; Issue 37442.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1909). p. 307.
- ↑ Thorpe-Doubble Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/43/198. f. 198. Day of month illegible.
- ↑ Thorpe-Doubble Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/43/198. f. 198.
- ↑ Thorpe-Doubble Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/43/198. f. 198.
