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Latest revision as of 16:33, 7 April 2022
Vice-Admiral (retired) SIR Geoffrey Thistleton-Smith, G.M., C.B. (10 May, 1905 – 1986) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Thistleton-Smith was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 June, 1927.[1]
He was awarded the Ogilvy Medal for the year 1930 for placing first in his examinations to qualify as Lieutenant (T).[2]
Thistleton-Smith was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 June, 1935.[3]
World War II
Thistleton-Smith was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1939.[4]
Thistleton-Smith was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1944.[5]
Thistleton-Smith was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 7 January, 1954.[6]
Thistleton-Smith was placed on the Retired List with the rank of Vice-Admiral on 30 December, 1960.[7]
See Also
Bibliography
Footnotes
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the man.
- ↑ "Naval, Miltary and Air Force." The Times (London, England), Saturday, Jul 05, 1930; pg. 8; Issue 45557.
- ↑ The Navy List. (May, 1939). p. 80.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1944). p. 170.
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the man.
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the man.
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the man.
