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| − | {{CaptRN}} '''Thomas Charles Carpenter Bolster''', D.S.O., R.N. (17 August, 1885 – ) was an officer in the [[Royal Navy]]. | + | {{CaptRN}} (retired) '''Thomas Charles Carpenter Bolster''', D.S.O., R.N. (17 August, 1885 – 19 August, 1955) was an officer in the [[Royal Navy]]. |
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Bolster was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 15 September, 1907.{{NLMar13|p. 8}} | Bolster was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 15 September, 1907.{{NLMar13|p. 8}} | ||
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| + | Bolster was qualified as an Interpreter in German in April of 1910, first drawing comment for this skill in 1909.<ref>Bolster Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/50/159.|D7604571}} f. 253.</ref> | ||
Bolster was appointed in command of the {{UK-Lightning|f=t}} on 12 December, 1911.{{NLApr14|p. 339}} | Bolster was appointed in command of the {{UK-Lightning|f=t}} on 12 December, 1911.{{NLApr14|p. 339}} | ||
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He was appointed in command of the {{UK-Marksman|f=t}} on 19 April, 1918.{{NLFeb19|p. 842}} | He was appointed in command of the {{UK-Marksman|f=t}} on 19 April, 1918.{{NLFeb19|p. 842}} | ||
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Bolster was appointed in command of the {{UK-PC73|f=t}} on 13 November, 1919.{{NLJan21|p. 822}} | Bolster was appointed in command of the {{UK-PC73|f=t}} on 13 November, 1919.{{NLJan21|p. 822}} | ||
| − | Bolster was | + | Bolster was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1919.<ref>Bolster Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/50/159.|D7604571}} f. 253.</ref> |
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| + | Bolster was placed on the Retired List at his own request with the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 1 October, 1931.<ref>Bolster Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/50/159.|D7604571}} f. 253.</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 21:49, 16 July 2016
Captain (retired) Thomas Charles Carpenter Bolster, D.S.O., R.N. (17 August, 1885 – 19 August, 1955) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Contents
Life & Career
Bolster was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 September, 1915.[1]
Bolster was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 September, 1907.[2]
Bolster was qualified as an Interpreter in German in April of 1910, first drawing comment for this skill in 1909.[3]
Bolster was appointed in command of the destroyer Lightning on 12 December, 1911.[4]
He was appointed in command of the flotilla leader Marksman on 19 April, 1918.[5]
Post-War
Bolster was appointed in command of the patrol boat PC 73 on 13 November, 1919.[6]
Bolster was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1919.[7]
Bolster was placed on the Retired List at his own request with the rank of Captain on 1 October, 1931.[8]
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Edmund A. T. de P. de la Poer |
Captain of H.M.S. Lightning 12 Dec, 1911[9] – 1914 |
Succeeded by James R. C. Cavendish |
| Preceded by Guy O. Lydekker |
Captain of H.M. T.B. 19 20 Jan, 1915[10] |
Succeeded by Richard M. Welby |
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Tyrant 22 Jun, 1917[11] |
Succeeded by John M. Porter |
| Preceded by John M. Porter |
Captain of H.M.S. Marksman 19 Apr, 1918[12] |
Succeeded by ? |
| Preceded by Frederick W. Robinson |
Captain of H.M.S. PC 73 13 Nov, 1919[13] |
Succeeded by Gordon C. Steele |
| Preceded by Hamilton C. Allen |
Captain of H.M.S. Valorous 5 Nov, 1922[14][15] |
Succeeded by James R. C. Cavendish |
| Preceded by Hamilton C. Allen |
Captain of H.M.S. Wren 5 Oct, 1923[16] |
Succeeded by ? |
Footnotes
- ↑ Bolster Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/159. f. 253.
- ↑ The Navy List. (March, 1913). p. 8.
- ↑ Bolster Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/159. f. 253.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1914). p. 339.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 842.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1921). p. 822.
- ↑ Bolster Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/159. f. 253.
- ↑ Bolster Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/159. f. 253.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1914). p. 339.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1915). p. 400.
- ↑ The Navy List. (November, 1917). p. 398o.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 842.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1921). p. 822.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1923). p. 826.
- ↑ Allen Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/48. f. 408.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1924). p. 291.
