Walter Somerville Goodridge
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Rear-Admiral Walter Somerville Goodridge, C.B.E., R.N., Retired (30 March, 1849 – 2 April, 1929) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Born at Bath.
Goodridge was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 December, 1872.
Goodridge was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1885.
Goodridge was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 December, 1892.
Goodridge was retired due to age on 30 March, 1904.
Goodridge was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral (retired) on 20 October, 1904.
Goodridge died at age 80 at Rudgwick Grange, Sussex.
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| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by William E. Darwall |
Captain of H.M.S. Tyne 7 Sep, 1888[1] |
Succeeded by George N. A. Pollard |
| Preceded by H.S.H. Prince Louis of Battenberg |
Captain of H.M.S. Scout 4 Jan, 1892[2] – mid 1892 |
Succeeded by John G. M. Field |
| Preceded by John Hext |
Flag Officer Commanding, Royal Indian Marine 1898 – 1904 |
Succeeded by George H. Hewett |
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