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Revision as of 18:53, 19 May 2014
Rear-Admiral Laurence Richard Oliphant ( – ) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
On 1 April, 1914 Oliphant was appointed in command of the ancient light cruiser Leander, then depot ship for the Seventh Destroyer Flotilla at Devonport.[1]
He was appointed in command of the light cruiser Penelope on 6 January, 1918.[2]
See Also
Bibliography
Service Records
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Victor G. Gurner |
Captain of H.M.S. Leander 1 Apr, 1914[3] – ? |
Succeeded by Francis A. Clutterbuck |
| Preceded by Wion de M. Egerton |
Captain of H.M.S. Penelope 6 Jan, 1918[4] – ? |
Succeeded by Gregory G. C. Wood-Martin |
Footnotes
