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Tomlin was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 31 December, 1914. In September 1917 he was appointed to the light cruiser [[H.M.S. Liverpool (1909)|''Liverpool'']].{{CN}} | Tomlin was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 31 December, 1914. In September 1917 he was appointed to the light cruiser [[H.M.S. Liverpool (1909)|''Liverpool'']].{{CN}} | ||
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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> | ||
Revision as of 16:42, 17 October 2012
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]
Tomlin was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1914. In September 1917 he was appointed to the light cruiser Liverpool.[Citation needed]
He commanded Malaya from August 1924 to October 1925.[3]
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.[4] He was advanced to the rank of Vice-Admiral on the Retired List on 8 May, 1930.[5]
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.[6]
Footnotes
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26809. p. 4. 1 January, 1897.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 28151. p. 4644. 26 June, 1908.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ 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.
Bibliography
- "Deaths" (Deaths). The Times. Monday, 12 May, 1947. Issue 50758, col B, pg. 1.
Service Record
- The National Archives. ADM 196/44.
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