James Murray Pipon
Vice-Admiral SIR James Murray Pipon, K.B.E., C.B., C.M.G., O.B.E., R.N. (25 October, 1882 – ?) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
The son of Captain J. P. Pipon, R.N. was born in Kent.
Pipon was promoted to Lieutenant on 31 August, 1904.
Pipon was promoted to Lieutenant-Commander on 31 August, 1912.[1]
He was appointed to Penelope on 20 November, 1914, where he served under Captain Hubert Lynes.[2]
Pipon was promoted to Commander on 30 June, 1915.[3]
He was appointed to Lowestoft on 2 April, 1918 as Flag Commander and for War Staff duties.[4]
Pipon was promoted to Captain on 31 August, 1920.
Pipon was promoted to Rear-Admiral on 20 October, 1932.
Pipon was promoted to Vice-Admiral on 11 December, 1936 and placed on the Retired List the following day.
Service Record
- The National Archives. ADM 196/91.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/48.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/143.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/125.
See Also
Naval Appointments | ||
Preceded by Francis W. L. Tottenham |
Captain of H.M.S. Delhi 28 Aug, 1922[5] – 9 Oct, 1924 |
Succeeded by Kenelm E. L. Creighton |
Preceded by The Hon. Alexander R. M. Ramsay |
Royal Navy Naval Attaché at Paris 15 Jul, 1925 – 20 Oct, 1928 |
Succeeded by Guy W. Hallifax |
Preceded by Basil G. Washington |
Captain of H.M.S. Royal Sovereign 15 Sep, 1930[6] – 15 Jan, 1932 |
Succeeded by Kenelm E. L. Creighton |
Preceded by Noel F. Laurence |
Captain of H.M.S. Vivid 15 Jan, 1932 – 15 Jan, 1934 |
Succeeded by Richard H. O. Lane-Poole |
Preceded by Francis M. Austin |
Rear-Admiral in Charge & Admiral Superintendent, Gibraltar 20 Apr, 1935 – 23 Apr, 1937 |
Succeeded by Alfred E. Evans |
Preceded by Harold O. Reinold |
Flag Officer in Command, Southampton 14 Sep, 1942 – 8 Jan, 1945 |
Succeeded by ? |
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