Eustace La Trobe Leatham
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Vice-Admiral Eustace La Trobe Leatham, C.B., Royal Navy (3 August, 1870 – 1 September, 1935) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Early Life & Career
On 28 January, 1892, Leatham was confirmed in the rank of Sub-Lieutenant, dated 14 June, 1890.[1]
He was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1909.[2]
Leatham was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 26 March, 1920.[3] He was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 1 July, 1921.[4] He was advanced to the rank of Vice-Admiral on the Retired List on 24 November, 1925.[5]
Footnotes
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 26253. p. 544. 2 February, 1892.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 28263. p. 4857. 25 June, 1909.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 3186. p. 4474. 16 April, 1920.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 32384. p. 5487. 8 July, 1921.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 33110. p. 7950. 1 December, 1925.
Bibliography
- "Vice-Admiral Leatham" (Obituaries). The Times. Monday, 2 September, 1935. Issue 47158, col C, pg. 12.
Service Record
- The National Archives. ADM 196/43.
| Naval Offices | ||
| Preceded by Ernle Chatfield |
Commanding Officer of H.M.S. Iron Duke 1917 – 1919 |
Succeeded by Richard Hill |
