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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

  1. "The Naval Manœuvres". The Times. Monday, 15 July, 1889. Issue 32751, col B, p. 4.