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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> He was advanced to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on the Retired List on 8 May, 1930.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/33604/pages/2867 no. 33604. p. 2867.] 9 May, 1930.</ref> | 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> He was advanced to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on the Retired List on 8 May, 1930.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/33604/pages/2867 no. 33604. p. 2867.] 9 May, 1930.</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, | + | 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, p. 1.</ref> |
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Revision as of 17:47, 29 August 2012
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
Tomlin was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 31 December, 1896.[1]
On 30 June, 1908, Tomlin was promoted to the rank of Commander.[2]
Tomlin was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1914. In September 1917 he was appointed to the light cruiser Liverpool.[Citation needed]
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.[3] He was advanced to the rank of Vice-Admiral on the Retired List on 8 May, 1930.[4]
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.[5]
Footnotes
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 26809. p. 4. 1 January, 1897.
- ↑ London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 28151. p. 4644. 26 June, 1908.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 33110. p. 7950. 1 December, 1925.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 33604. p. 2867. 9 May, 1930.
- ↑ "Deaths" (Deaths). The Times. Monday, 12 May, 1947. Issue 50758, col B, p. 1.
Bibliography
- "Deaths" (Deaths). The Times. Monday, 12 May, 1947. Issue 50758, col B, pg. 1.
Service Record
- The National Archives. ADM 196/44.
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