Vernon Archibald Tisdall

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Vernon Archibald Tisdall (2 September, 1850 – ) was an officer of the Royal Navy during the First World War.

Life & Career

Tisdall entered the navy on 1 October, 1864 and promoted to Lieutenant on 3 September, 1872.[1]

He was made Acting Commander of Template:UK-2Swift on 9 August, 1883 until 27 October 1883 by order of the Commander-in-Chief.[2]

On 10 December, 1883, he was made acting Commander of Midge.[3]

On 19 February, 1884, he was made acting Commander of Kestrel, taking over command on 7 March. He paid her off on 30 July, 1884 and took 44 days of leave on full pay.[4]

Tisdall was promoted to the rank of Commander on 4 February, 1886.[5]

He was promoted to the rank of Captain on 1 January, 1893.

In January 1899, he assumed command of the first class protected cruiser Theseus. He remained with the ship until 1902.

Service Records

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
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Captain of H.M.S. Cockchafer
2 Aug, 1883[6] – 9 Aug, 1883[7]
Succeeded by
?
Preceded by
?
Captain of H.M.S. Linnet
1 Mar, 1890[8]
Succeeded by
William W. Smythe
Preceded by
Charles Campbell
Captain of H.M.S. Theseus
17 Jan, 1899[9]
Succeeded by
Frederick O. Pike

Footnotes

  1. Tisdall Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1311.
  2. Tisdall Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1311.
  3. Tisdall Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1311.
  4. Tisdall Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1311.
  5. Tisdall Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1311.
  6. Tisdall Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1311.
  7. Tisdall Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1311.
  8. The Navy List. (March, 1892). p. 233.
  9. The Navy List. (February, 1900). p. 305.