Reginald Heber Thornton
From The Dreadnought Project
Captain Reginald Heber Thornton, (9 July, 1845 – 2 May, 1887) served in the Royal Navy. Another man of the same name born in 1900 also served in the navy, achieving the rank of Lieutenant Commander.
Life & Career
Promoted to the rank of Lieutenant dated 29 March, 1866.
Promoted to the rank of Commander dated 1 November, 1876.
Promoted to the rank of Captain dated 30 June, 1886, Thornton was placed on half-pay and died about one year later.
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| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Kingfisher 17 Aug, 1880[1] – 19 Oct, 1883 |
Succeeded by Algernon Evan-Thomas |
| Preceded by Arthur D. Fanshawe |
Captain of H.M.S. Ganges 6 Jan, 1883[2] |
Succeeded by Randolph F. O. Foote |
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