Leslie Jennings Lucas Hammond
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Jump to navigationJump to searchCaptain (retired) Leslie Jennings Lucas Hammond, C.B.E., R.N. (15 October, 1877 – 18 December, 1943) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
The son of Reverend J. Hammond was born in Pontefract.[1]
Hammond was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in March 1899.[2]
Hammond was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander in March 1907. His last appointment to a ship was as gunnery officer in Duke of Edinburgh, ending in January, 1908. He was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 15 January, 1912 and began a long stint of roles in shore-based inspectional roles.[3]
Hammond was promoted to the rank of Commander in October 1917.[4]
Hammond was promoted to the rank of Captain on 21 November, 1929.[5]
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by John P. Irven |
Captain of H.M.S. Bittern 14 Jul, 1904 |
Succeeded by Percy G. Brown |
Footnotes
- ↑ Hammond Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/429. f. 436.
- ↑ Hammond Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/429. f. 436.
- ↑ Hammond Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/429. f. 436.
- ↑ Hammond Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/429. f. 436.
- ↑ Hammond Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/429. f. 436.
