Bertram Hamilton Malcolm Bradford

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Lieutenant (retired) Bertram Hamilton Malcolm Bradford, R.N. (23 August, 1889 – 22 September, 1914) was an officer in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

The son of an Army Major, Bradford was born in London. He listed his mother as his guardian upon joining the Navy in January, 1894.[1]

Bradford was promoted to the rank of Sub-Lieutenant on 31 December, 1901.[2]

In February 1904, Admiral Pearson noted that Bradford, who had been serving in Argonaut since late 1901, was not of temperate habits and was "troublesome & wanting in professional knowledge", and suggested that Bradford ought to be reported on periodically.[3]

Bradford was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 31 December, 1909. His wine bill was stopped by commanding officer of Thetis, Cdr. Francis C. Brown, in August 1911, Bradford was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 1 November 1911.[4]

Bradford was activated upon outbreak of war, and sent to the armoured cruiser Aboukir for the Test Mobilisation. He died when she was torpedoed on 22 September 1914.[5]

See Also

Footnotes

  1. Bradford Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/140. f. 147.
  2. Halahan Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/143. f. 147.
  3. Halahan Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/143. f. 147.
  4. Halahan Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/143. f. 147.
  5. Halahan Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/143. f. 147.