William Henry Nicholson

Captain (retired) William Henry Nicholson, R.N. (13 November, 1861 – 8 February, 1932) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Born at 49 Torrington Square in London.

Nicholson was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 7 September, 1833.

Nicholson was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1895.

Retired due to age on 13 November, 1911 with the rank of Captain (retired).

Nicholson was reverted to the Retired List as physically unfit on 13 February, 1918.

Naval Appointments
Preceded by ?	Captain of H.M. T.B. 44 7 Jul, 1887^[1] – Aug, 1887	Succeeded by William H. Eyre
Preceded by Arthur H. D. Ravenhill	Captain of H.M.S. Lightning 25 Feb, 1897^[2] – 19 Oct, 1897	Succeeded by Cecil G. Treherne
Preceded by Reginald P. Cochran	Captain of H.M.S. Phoenix 9 Nov, 1900^[3] – 26 Jun, 1903	Succeeded by John Nicholas
Preceded by Joseph R. Bridson	Captain of H.M.S. Ganges 12 Jan, 1904^[4] – 28 Jan, 1907	Succeeded by Ernest G. Barton

↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence". The Times. Saturday, 2 July, 1887. Issue 32114, col C, p. 12.
↑ The Navy List. (April, 1897). p. 236a.
↑ The Navy List. (May, 1903). p. 291.
↑ The Navy List. (June, 1906). p. 319.