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| − | '''Edward Thomas Needham''', ( – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. | + | {{CaptRN}} (retired) '''Edward Thomas Needham''', R.N. ( – 9 January, 1916) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. |
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| − | + | On 31 July 1868 while serving in ''Defence'', Needham was severely reprimanded for neglect of duty and improper conduct to Captain and warned as to his future conduct. He was to be reported on in three months. | |
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| − | Needham was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on | + | Needham was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 4 April, 1870. |
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| − | + | Needham was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1885. | |
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| − | + | Needham was placed on the Retired List on account of age at the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 6 January, 1897. | |
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| + | Needham committed suicide by ingesting carbolic acid during a fit of temporary insanity. | ||
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Revision as of 11:46, 10 October 2017
Captain (retired) Edward Thomas Needham, R.N. ( – 9 January, 1916) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
On 31 July 1868 while serving in Defence, Needham was severely reprimanded for neglect of duty and improper conduct to Captain and warned as to his future conduct. He was to be reported on in three months.
Needham was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 4 April, 1870.
Needham was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1885.
Needham was placed on the Retired List on account of age at the rank of Captain on 6 January, 1897.
Needham committed suicide by ingesting carbolic acid during a fit of temporary insanity.
See Also
Bibliography
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| Preceded by Henry B. Lang |
Captain of H.M.S. Reindeer 31 Aug, 1889[1] |
Succeeded by ? |
Footnotes
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1891). p. 248.
