Thomas Erskine Wardle
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Vice-Admiral Thomas Erskine Wardle, CB, DSO (9 January 1877 – 9 May 1944) was a senior officer in the Royal Navy. He was the Rear-Admiral Commanding His Majesty's Australian Fleet from 30 April 1924 to 30 April 1926.[1]
Quick Facts Vice Admiral, Born ...
Thomas Erskine Wardle | |
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Born | 9 January 1877 (1877-01-09) Winshill, Burton-on-Trent, England |
Died | 9 May 1944 (1944-05-10) (aged 67) Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, England |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1890–1926 |
Rank | Vice-Admiral |
Commands held | HM Australian Fleet (1924–26) HMS Calliope (1923–24) HMS Danae (1918–20) HMS Dreadnought (1918) HMS Lowestoft (1917–18) HMS Alcantara (1915–16) HMS Calyx (1914–15) HMS Crescent (1913–14) |
Battles/wars | First World War |
Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order Order of the Rising Sun (Japan) |
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