Walter Lumsden
From The Dreadnought Project
Rear-Admiral Walter Lumsden, C.I.E., C.V.O., D.L., J.P., Retired (16 April, 1865 – 22 November, 1947) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Lumsden was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1900.[1]
In June 1907, he assumed command of the second class protected cruiser Gladiator.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Rowland Nugent |
Captain of H.M.S. Gladiator 22 Jun, 1907[2][3] – 25 Apr, 1908[4] |
Succeeded by Vessel Lost |
| Preceded by George H. Hewett |
Flag Officer Commanding, Royal Indian Marine 1909 – 1917 |
Succeeded by Neville F. J. Wilson |
Footnotes
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27211. p. 4433. 17 July, 1900.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Day of month taken from predecessor. Nugent Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 469.
- ↑ Hepper. British Warship Losses in the Ironclad Era: 1860-1919. pp. 20, 21.
