William Henry Nicholson
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Captain (retired) William Henry Nicholson, R.N. (13 November, 1861 – 8 February, 1932) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Born at 49 Torrington Square in London.
Nicholson was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 7 September, 1833.
Nicholson was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1895.
Retired due to age on 13 November, 1911 with the rank of Captain (retired).
Nicholson was reverted to the Retired List as physically unfit on 13 February, 1918.
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M. T.B. 44 7 Jul, 1887[1] – Aug, 1887 |
Succeeded by William H. Eyre |
| Preceded by Arthur H. D. Ravenhill |
Captain of H.M.S. Lightning 25 Feb, 1897[2] – 19 Oct, 1897 |
Succeeded by Cecil G. Treherne |
| Preceded by Reginald P. Cochran |
Captain of H.M.S. Phoenix 9 Nov, 1900[3] – 26 Jun, 1903 |
Succeeded by John Nicholas |
| Preceded by Joseph R. Bridson |
Captain of H.M.S. Ganges 12 Jan, 1904[4] – 28 Jan, 1907 |
Succeeded by Ernest G. Barton |
Footnotes
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence". The Times. Saturday, 2 July, 1887. Issue 32114, col C, p. 12.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1897). p. 236a.
- ↑ The Navy List. (May, 1903). p. 291.
- ↑ The Navy List. (June, 1906). p. 319.
