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| − | {{CaptRN}} '''Thomas Leslie Thorpe-Doubble''', R.N. (4 March, 1871 – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. | + | {{CaptRN}} '''Thomas Leslie Thorpe-Doubble''', R.N. (4 March, 1871 – 5 March, 1942) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. |
==Life & Career== | ==Life & Career== | ||
| − | + | 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> | |
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| − | Thorpe-Doubble was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} | + | Thorpe-Doubble was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} in December 1903. In January, 1904, a Captain [[John Casement]] of {{UK-1Amphion|f=p}} would note that Thrope-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> |
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| + | 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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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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Revision as of 14:59, 3 April 2021
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, a Captain John Casement of H.M.S. Amphion would note that Thrope-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 |
Succeeded by Edward H. Rymer |
| Preceded by Geoffrey B. Spicer-Simson |
Captain of H.M.S. Vixen 14 Jul, 1904 |
Succeeded by Neston W. Diggle |
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.
