William John Thompson
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Lieutenant-Commander (retired) William John Thompson, R.N. (30 September, 1854 – 21 March, 1931) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Thompson was promoted to the rank of Gunner on 1 May, 1882
Thompson was promoted to the rank of Chief Gunner on 4 June, 1902.
Thompson was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 8 November, 1905.
Thompson was retired due to age on 30 September, 1909.
Thompson was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander (retired) on 29 June, 1915.
Reverted to Retired List on 30 August, 1919.
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by John M. Stokes |
Captain of H.M. T.B. 24 18 Jul, 1889[1] – 31 Aug, 1889 |
Succeeded by George D. H. MacKinnon |
Footnotes
- ↑ "The Naval Manœuvres". The Times. Monday, 15 July, 1889. Issue 32751, col B, p. 4.
