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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.<ref>Boothby Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/46/125.|}} f. 125.</ref> | 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.<ref>Boothby Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/46/125.|}} f. 125.</ref> | ||
| − | Boothby was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} 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.<ref>Boothby Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/46/125.|}} f. 125.</ref> | + | Boothby was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} 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.<ref>Boothby Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/46/125.|}} f. 125.</ref> |
Boothby was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 30 June, 1911.<ref>Boothby Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/46/125.|}} f. 125.</ref> | Boothby was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 30 June, 1911.<ref>Boothby Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/46/125.|}} f. 125.</ref> | ||
Revision as of 10:28, 28 March 2022
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.[1]
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.[2]
Boothby was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 30 June, 1911.[3]
He was made a Squadron Commander on 1 July 1914 and a Wing Commander on 9 November 1914.[4]
Boothby was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1914.[5]
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.[6]
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by ? |
In Command, Barrow-in-Furness Airship Station 11 Sep, 1915 – 1 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 Feb, 1919 |
Succeeded by ? |
Footnotes
- ↑ Boothby Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/125. f. 125.
- ↑ Boothby Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/125. f. 125.
- ↑ Boothby Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/125. f. 125.
- ↑ Boothby Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/125. f. 125.
- ↑ Boothby Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/125. f. 125.
- ↑ Boothby Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/125. f. 125.
