Sir Lionel Preston | |
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Born | 27 September 1875 |
Died | 21 September 1971 | (aged 95)
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1888–1935 1939–1945 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands | Imperial Defence College (1933–35) 3rd Cruiser Squadron (1926–29) HMS Eagle (1923–25) HMS Lupin (1916–17) HMS Hollyhock (1915–16) HMS Skipjack (1914–15) HMS Jason (1913–14) HMS Highflyer (1913) HMS Swiftsure (1913) HMS Wolverine (1910–12) HMS Tartar (1910) HMS Bruizer (1905–07) |
Battles / wars | Boxer Rebellion First World War Second World War |
Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Mentioned in Despatches Legion of Honour (France) |
Admiral Sir Lionel George Preston, KCB (27 September 1875 – 21 September 1971) was a senior Royal Navy officer who served as Fourth Sea Lord from 1930 to 1932.