Wilmot Stuart Nicholson

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Admiral Wilmot Stuart Nicholson, C.B., Royal Navy, Retired (18 May, 1872 – 9 June, 1947) was an officer of the Royal Navy.

Early Life & Career

He was confirmed in the rank of Sub-Lieutenant dated 14 August, 1891.[1] He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant with seniority of 14 February, 1893.[2]

He was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1903.[3][4]

Flag Rank

Nicholson was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 30 July, 1920, vice Henderson.[5]

Nicholson was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 24 November, 1925, vice Hope.[6] He was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 1 July, 1927.[7] He was advanced to the rank of Admiral on the Retired List on 1 April, 1930.[8]

Footnotes

  1. ↑ London Gazette: no. 26356. p. 7551. 23 December, 1892.
  2. ↑ London Gazette: no. 26373. p. 881. 17 February, 1893.
  3. ↑ London Gazette: no. 27572. p. 4187. 3 July, 1903.
  4. ↑ London Gazette: no. 27582. p. 4820. 31 July, 1903.
  5. ↑ London Gazette: no. 32017. p. 8408. 13 August, 1920.
  6. ↑ London Gazette: no. 33110. p. 7950. 1 December, 1925.
  7. ↑ London Gazette: no. 33294. p. 4565. 15 July, 1927.
  8. ↑ London Gazette: no. 33596. p. 2327. 11 April, 1930.

Bibliography

  • "Adml. W. S. Nicholson" (Obituaries). The Times. Friday, 13 June, 1947. Issue 50786, col F, pg. 6.

Service Records

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