Leon Stopford Acheson
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Commander Leon Stopford Acheson, D.S.C., R.N. (26 October, 1888 – ) was an officer in the Royal Naval Reserve.
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Life & Career
Acheson transferred into the Navy from the Royal Naval Reserve.
Acheson was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 21 October, 1914.
Acheson was appointed in command of the first-class torpedo boat T.B. 81 on 2 July, 1917.[1]
Post-War
Acheson was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1926.
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by John Willets |
Captain of H.M. T.B. 86 1 Aug, 1916[2] – 1917[Fact Check] |
Succeeded by Arthur F. Platt |
| Preceded by Thomas G. Carter |
Captain of H.M. T.B. 81 2 Jul, 1917[3] – 4 Feb, 1919[4][Inference] |
Succeeded by ? |
| Preceded by Salisbury H. Simpson |
Captain of H.M.S. Cockchafer 20 Jul, 1925 – Aug, 1925 |
Succeeded by Leon S. Acheson |
| Preceded by Salisbury H. Simpson |
Captain of H.M.S. Widgeon Aug, 1925 – Oct, 1925 |
Succeeded by ? |
| Preceded by Leon S. Acheson |
Captain of H.M.S. Cockchafer Oct, 1925 – Nov, 1926 |
Succeeded by Percival C. W. Manwaring |
| Preceded by Austen G. Lilley |
Captain of H.M.S. Thruster 28 Apr, 1927 – 24 Aug, 1928 |
Succeeded by Ralph Kerr |
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