John Kiddle
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Captain (retired) John Kiddle, O.B.E. (22 April, 1876 – 10 March, 1936) served in the Royal Navy. Though he retired before the Great War, he served throughout the conflict.
Life & Career
Kiddle was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 September, 1898.[1]
Kiddle was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 30 September, 1906.[2]
Kiddle was placed on the Retired list at his own request on 22 December, 1911, three days after being appointed in command of H.M.S. Aquarius.[3]
Kiddle was promoted to the rank of Commander (retired) upon reaching the age of 40 on 22 April, 1916.[4]
Kiddle was promoted to the rank of Captain (retired) on 11 November, 1918 in recognition of services rendered during the War.[5]
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Teviot 27 Aug, 1904[6] |
Succeeded by William N. England |
| Preceded by George G. Codrington |
Captain of H.M.S. Otter 15 May, 1905[7] |
Succeeded by Basil J. D. Guy |
Footnotes
- ↑ Kiddle Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/207. f. 236.
- ↑ Kiddle Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/207. f. 236.
- ↑ Kiddle Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/207. f. 236.
- ↑ Kiddle Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/207. f. 236.
- ↑ Kiddle Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/207. f. 236.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1904). p. 385.
- ↑ The Navy List. (March, 1907). p. 352.
