Percival Hall-Thompson | |
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Born | Totton and Eling, Hampshire | 5 May 1874
Died | 6 July 1950 | (aged 76)
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1887–1932 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands | Reserve Fleet (1929–30) 3rd Battle Squadron (1927–28) Chief of the Australian Naval Staff (1924–26) HMS Erin (1919–21) HMS Philomel (1914–19) HMS Medea (1909–12) |
Battles / wars | First World War |
Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George Order of the Rising Sun, 3rd Class (Japan) |
Admiral Percival Henry Hall-Thompson CB, CMG (5 May 1874 – 6 July 1950) was a Royal Navy officer who played a key role in the development of the New Zealand Naval Forces and also served in the First World War as commander of HMS Philomel. He went on to be First Naval Member and Chief of the Australian Naval Staff.