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On 30 June, 1908, Tomlin was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}}.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28151/supplements/4644 (Supplement) no. 28151. p. 4644.] 26 June, 1908.</ref> | On 30 June, 1908, Tomlin was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}}.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28151/supplements/4644 (Supplement) no. 28151. p. 4644.] 26 June, 1908.</ref> | ||
− | Tomlin | + | ==Great War== |
+ | Tomlin began the war as navigation officer of {{UK-Agincourt}}, working there from August to 5 January, 1915, having been promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 31 December, 1914.<ref>Tomlin Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44.}} f. 52.</ref> | ||
− | In June 1917, he was appointed in command of the {{UK-Weymouth|f=t}}.{{MackieRNW}} In September, he was appointed to the {{UK- | + | In June 1917, he was appointed in command of the {{UK-Weymouth|f=t}}.{{MackieRNW}} In September, he was appointed to the {{UK-1Liverpool|f=t}}.{{NLFeb19|p. 833}} |
− | Tomlin commanded {{UK-Malaya}} from August 1924.{{ | + | He delivered {{UK-Canada}} to the Chilean Government on 18 October, 1920, and received a letter of appreciation from them for his efforts.<ref>Tomlin Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44.}} f. 52.</ref> |
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+ | Tomlin commanded {{UK-Malaya}} for fourteen months, from 15 August, 1924 until being superseded on 15 October, 1925.<ref>Tomlin Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44.}} f. 52.</ref> | ||
He was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 24 November, 1925, vice [[Wilmot Stuart Nicholson|Nicholson]], and was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 25 November.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/33110/pages/7950 no. 33110. p. 7950.] 1 December, 1925.</ref> He was advanced to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on the Retired List on 8 May, 1930.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/33604/pages/2867 no. 33604. p. 2867.] 9 May, 1930.</ref> | He was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 24 November, 1925, vice [[Wilmot Stuart Nicholson|Nicholson]], and was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 25 November.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/33110/pages/7950 no. 33110. p. 7950.] 1 December, 1925.</ref> He was advanced to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on the Retired List on 8 May, 1930.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/33604/pages/2867 no. 33604. p. 2867.] 9 May, 1930.</ref> | ||
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− | {{TabApptsRow|Preceded by<br>'''[[ | + | {{TabApptsRow|Preceded by<br>'''[[Richard Hyde|Richard Hyde]]'''|'''[[H.M.S. Harrier (1894)|Captain of H.M.S. ''Harrier'']]'''<br>10 Jul, 1912<ref>Tomlin Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44.}} f. 52.</ref> – 10 Feb, 1914<ref>Tomlin Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44.}} f. 52.</ref>|Succeeded by<br>'''[[Winstanley Robert Coverdale Moorsom|Winstanley R. C. Moorsom]]'''}} |
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+ | {{TabApptsRow|Preceded by<br>'''[[Hugh Dudley Richards Watson|Hugh D. R. Watson]]'''|'''[[H.M.S. Canada (1913)|Captain of H.M.S. ''Canada'']]'''<br>28 Mar, 1919{{NLAug19|p. 750}}<ref>Tomlin Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44.}} f. 52.</ref> – 4 Oct, 1920<ref>Tomlin Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44.}} f. 52.</ref>|Succeeded by<br>'''?'''}} | ||
+ | {{TabApptsRow|Preceded by<br>'''[[Roger Roland Charles Backhouse|Roger R. C. Backhouse]]'''|'''[[H.M.S. Malaya (1915)|Captain of H.M.S. ''Malaya'']]'''<br>15 Aug, 1924{{NLApr25|p. 253}}<ref>Tomlin Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44.}} f. 228.</ref> – 15 Oct, 1925<ref>Tomlin Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44.}} f. 228.</ref>|Succeeded by<br>'''[[Edward Astley Astley-Rushton|Edward A. Astley-Rushton]]'''}} | ||
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Revision as of 08:18, 14 August 2017
Vice-Admiral George Napier Tomlin, C.M.G., M.V.O., Royal Navy, Retired (25 July, 1875 – 7 May, 1947) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Tomlin was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 31 December, 1896.[1]
On 30 June, 1908, Tomlin was promoted to the rank of Commander.[2]
Great War
Tomlin began the war as navigation officer of Agincourt, working there from August to 5 January, 1915, having been promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1914.[3]
In June 1917, he was appointed in command of the light cruiser Weymouth.[4] In September, he was appointed to the light cruiser Liverpool.[5]
He delivered Canada to the Chilean Government on 18 October, 1920, and received a letter of appreciation from them for his efforts.[6]
Tomlin commanded Malaya for fourteen months, from 15 August, 1924 until being superseded on 15 October, 1925.[7]
He was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 24 November, 1925, vice Nicholson, and was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 25 November.[8] He was advanced to the rank of Vice-Admiral on the Retired List on 8 May, 1930.[9]
Tomlin died on 7 May, 1947 at the age of seventy-one, and was buried at sea. A memorial service was held at Whitestaunton Parish Church on 13 May.[10]
Bibliography
- "Deaths" (Deaths). The Times. Monday, 12 May, 1947. Issue 50758, col B, pg. 1.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/44.
Naval Appointments | ||
Preceded by Richard Hyde |
Captain of H.M.S. Harrier 10 Jul, 1912[11] – 10 Feb, 1914[12] |
Succeeded by Winstanley R. C. Moorsom |
Preceded by ? |
Senior Naval Officer, Ramsgate 15 Jan, 1915 – 28 May, 1917 |
Succeeded by Walter L. Allen |
Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Ceres 30 May, 1917[13] – 13 Jun, 1917[14] |
Succeeded by Herbert Meade |
Preceded by John D. Kelly |
Captain of H.M.S. Weymouth 14 Jun, 1917[15] – Sep, 1917[16] |
Succeeded by William A. H. Kelly |
Preceded by Gerald W. Vivian |
Captain of H.M.S. Liverpool Sep, 1917[17] – 28 Mar, 1919[18] |
Succeeded by ? |
Preceded by Hugh D. R. Watson |
Captain of H.M.S. Canada 28 Mar, 1919[19][20] – 4 Oct, 1920[21] |
Succeeded by ? |
Preceded by Roger R. C. Backhouse |
Captain of H.M.S. Malaya 15 Aug, 1924[22][23] – 15 Oct, 1925[24] |
Succeeded by Edward A. Astley-Rushton |
Footnotes
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26809. p. 4. 1 January, 1897.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 28151. p. 4644. 26 June, 1908.
- ↑ Tomlin Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 52.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 833.
- ↑ Tomlin Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 52.
- ↑ Tomlin Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 52.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 33110. p. 7950. 1 December, 1925.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 33604. p. 2867. 9 May, 1930.
- ↑ "Deaths" (Deaths). The Times. Monday, 12 May, 1947. Issue 50758, col B, p. 1.
- ↑ Tomlin Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 52.
- ↑ Tomlin Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 52.
- ↑ Tomlin Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 52.
- ↑ Tomlin Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 52.
- ↑ Tomlin Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 52.
- ↑ Tomlin Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 52.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 833.
- ↑ Tomlin Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 52.
- ↑ The Navy List. (August, 1919). p. 750.
- ↑ Tomlin Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 52.
- ↑ Tomlin Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 52.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1925). p. 253.
- ↑ Tomlin Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 228.
- ↑ Tomlin Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 228.