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Latest revision as of 19:45, 16 August 2022

Commander R.N.R. (retired) Gerald Hugh Chamberlain (11 October, 1887 – 1 January, 1956) served in the Royal Naval Reserve.

Life & Career

Chamberlain was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant R.N.R. on 13 October, 1914. He was appointed to the light cruiser Glasgow on 8 January, 1916. He remained in her until 23 March 1918 when he received an appointment to an illegible ship.[1]

Chamberlain was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander R.N.R. on 13 October, 1922.[2]

Chamberlain was placed on the Retired List on account of age at the rank of Commander R.N.R. on 10 October, 1932.[3]

World War II

In 1948, he reported that he was living in Broadstairs, Kent, and fit for service if needed. He was working with sludge vessels at the time.[4]

See Also

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
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Captain of H.M.S. Aubrietia
24 Jun, 1918[5] – 14 Feb, 1919[6]
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Footnotes

  1. Chamberlain Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/57/76. f. 76.
  2. Chamberlain Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/57/76. f. 76.
  3. Chamberlain Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/57/76. f. 76.
  4. Chamberlain Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/57/76. f. 76.
  5. Chamberlain Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/57/76. f. 76.
  6. Chamberlain Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/57/76. f. 76.