Arthur Bromley, Eighth Baronet

Rear-Admiral SIR Arthur Bromley, Eighth Baronet, K.C.M.G., K.C.V.O., Royal Navy, Retired (8 August, 1876 – 12 January, 1961) was an officer of the Royal Navy.

Early Life & Career

Arthur Bromley was born on 8 August, 1876, in East Stoke, the third son of Captain Sir Henry Bromley, Fifth Baronet. He was educated at Farnborough and entered the Royal Navy through the training ship Britannia on 15 January, 1890. He left Britannia in December, 1891, gaining two months' time on passing out. He was appointed to the first class protected cruiser Blake on the North America and West Indies Station on 2 February, 1892, and was rated Midshipman on 15 November.

Bibliography

• "Rear-Adl. Sir Arthur Bromley" (Obituaries). The Times. Saturday, 14 January, 1961. Issue 54979, col E, pg. 8.

Service Records

• The National Archives. ADM 196/141.
• The National Archives. ADM 196/90.
• The National Archives. ADM 196.44.