Ralph Leatham
Royal Navy admiral
About Ralph Leatham
Lived 1888 – 1954 (aged 66). Ralph Leatham was a British.
Admiral Sir Ralph Leatham, KCB (3 March 1888 – 10 March 1954) was a Royal Navy officer who served as Commander-in-Chief, Plymouth during World War II.
Naval career Leatham joined the Royal Navy in 1900 as a cadet on the training ship Britannia. He served on various ships during World War I. After the War he went on to command HMS Yarmouth, HMS Durban, HMS Ramillies and .
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Who was Ralph Leatham?
Royal Navy admiral (1888-1954)
When was Ralph Leatham born?
Ralph Leatham was born on 3 March 1888 in Hemsworth.
When did Ralph Leatham die?
Ralph Leatham died on 10 March 1954 in Lymington.
What nationality was Ralph Leatham?
Ralph Leatham was British.
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