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Leatham, Ralph

Date of birth:
March 3rd, 1888 (Hemsworth/West Yorkshire, United Kingdom)
Date of death:
March 10th, 1954
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

Military career:
23 August 1906: Sub-lieutenant
30 June 1914: Lieutenant Commander
1 January 1918: Commander
?: Rear-Admiral
?: Vice-Admiral
9 December 1943: Admiral

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Rank:
Rear-Admiral
Awarded on:
January 1st, 1938
Companion of The Most Honourable Order of the Bath (CB)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Vice-Admiral
Awarded on:
December 30th, 1941

1942 New Year Honours
Commander of The Most Honourable Order of the Bath (KCB/DCB)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Admiral
Awarded on:
May 28th, 1946
"For distinguished service to the Allied Cause throughout the war."
Legion of Merit - Commander (LoM - C)

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