Frederick Lewis Maitland Boothby

Captain (retired) Frederick Lewis Maitland Boothby, C.B.E. (13 November, 1881 – 3 January, 1940) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Boothby was born at St. Andrews. Upon joining the navy in July 1895, he named Colonel Boothby as his guardian, but this may not have been his father.

Boothby was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 June, 1903. He was a clever officer, and was credited with devising an arrangement for indicating change of range and deflection. He was also courageous, as on 1 December 1904, he was awarded the Royal Humane Society's Bronze Medal and Certificate for saving the life of Petty Officer I. Crisp at IChang on 6 June 1904.

Boothby was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 30 June, 1911.

He was made a Squadron Commander on 1 July 1914 and a Wing Commander on 9 November 1914.

Boothby was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1914.

Placed on the Retired List at his own request on 19 April 1920, Boothby was promoted to the rank of Captain on 13 November, 1926.

As World War II was approaching, Boothby requested and received permission to reside abroad, owing to a case of tuberculosis. he died in early 1940.

See Also

• Service Records
• Wikipedia

Bibliography

Naval Appointments
Preceded by ?	In Command, Barrow-in-Furness Airship Station 11 Sep, 1915 – 4 Mar, 1916	Succeeded by Edward A. D. Masterman
Preceded by ?	In Command, Howden Air Station 1 Mar, 1916 – Feb, 1918	Succeeded by ?
Preceded by Edward M. Maitland	In Command, Pulham Airship Station Feb, 1918 – 20 Dec, 1919	Succeeded by ?