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Tomlin was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 31 December, 1914. In September 1917 he was appointed to the light cruiser ''Liverpool''. | Tomlin was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 31 December, 1914. In September 1917 he was appointed to the light cruiser ''Liverpool''. | ||
− | He was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 24 November, 1925, vice [[Wilmot Stuart Nicholson|Nicholson]], | + | He was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 24 November, 1925, vice [[Wilmot Stuart Nicholson|Nicholson]], and was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 25 November.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/33110/pages/7950 no. 33110. p. 7950.] 1 December, 1925.</ref> |
Tomlin died on 7 May, 1947 at the age of seventy-one, and was buried at sea. A memorial service was held at Whitestaunton Parish Church on 13 May.<ref>"Deaths" (Deaths). ''The Times''. Monday, 12 May, 1947. Issue '''50758''', col B, pg. 1.</ref> | Tomlin died on 7 May, 1947 at the age of seventy-one, and was buried at sea. A memorial service was held at Whitestaunton Parish Church on 13 May.<ref>"Deaths" (Deaths). ''The Times''. Monday, 12 May, 1947. Issue '''50758''', col B, pg. 1.</ref> |
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Vice-Admiral George Napier Tomlin, C.M.G., M.V.O., Royal Navy, Retired (25 July, 1875 – 7 May, 1947) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
On 30 June, 1908, Tomlin was promoted to the rank of Commander.[1]
Tomlin was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1914. In September 1917 he was appointed to the light cruiser Liverpool.
He was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 24 November, 1925, vice Nicholson, and was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 25 November.[2]
Tomlin died on 7 May, 1947 at the age of seventy-one, and was buried at sea. A memorial service was held at Whitestaunton Parish Church on 13 May.[3]
Footnotes
- ↑ London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 28151. p. 4644. 26 June, 1908.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 33110. p. 7950. 1 December, 1925.
- ↑ "Deaths" (Deaths). The Times. Monday, 12 May, 1947. Issue 50758, col B, pg. 1.
Bibliography
- "Deaths" (Deaths). The Times. Monday, 12 May, 1947. Issue 50758, col B, pg. 1.
Service Record
- The National Archives. ADM 196/44.
Categories:
- 1875 births
- 1947 deaths
- Personalities
- H.M.S. Britannia (Training Ship) Entrants of July, 1888
- Royal Navy Navigating Officers
- Commanding Officers of H.M.S. Ceres (1917)
- Commanding Officers of H.M.S. Weymouth (1910)
- Commanding Officers of H.M.S. Liverpool (1909)
- Commanding Officers of H.M.S. Canada (1913)
- Commanding Officers of H.M.S. Malaya (1915)
- Naval Aides-de-Camp to King George V
- Royal Navy Vice-Admirals
- Royal Navy Flag Officers