Robert Burn Thomson
Commander R.N.R. Robert Burn Thomson, R.D. (20 July, 1881 – ) served in the Royal Naval Reserve.
Life & Career
Thomson was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant R.N.R. on 29 July, 1906.[1]
Thomson was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander R.N.R. on 29 July, 1914.[2]
Thomson proved helpful in experimental work carried out in Brazen in 1917-18, the work being carried out in conjunction with H.M.S. Vernon. However, in December 1917 her was cautioned to more closely adhere to Cordite Regulations aboard the vessel. This may be the same incident which is simply described as an "adverse report" in his same Service Record.[3]
Thomson was demobilised on 7 April, 1919 and promoted to the rank of Commander R.N.R. on 31 December, 1922. He was placed on the Retired List on 24 November, 1925.[4]
World War II
Mobilised in Australia, he was appointed to Penguin as Base Staff at Brisbane.[5]
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Edward O. Broadley |
Captain of H.M.S. Brazen 14 Aug, 1915[6] – 25 Apr, 1918[7] |
Succeeded by Arthur T. Muir |
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Gilia 25 Apr, 1918[8] – 7 Apr, 1919[9] |
Succeeded by ? |
Footnotes
- ↑ Thomson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/53/78. f. 78.
- ↑ Thomson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/53/78. f. 78.
- ↑ Thomson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/53/78. f. 78.
- ↑ Thomson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/53/78. f. 78.
- ↑ Thomson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/53/78. f. 78.
- ↑ Thomson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/53/78. f. 78.
- ↑ Thomson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/53/78. f. 78.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 800.
- ↑ Thomson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/53/78. f. 78.
