Lionel Preston

Admiral

Sir Lionel Preston

KCB
Born(1875-09-27)27 September 1875
Died21 September 1971(1971-09-21) (aged 95)
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
BranchRoyal Navy
Service years1888–1935
1939–1945
RankAdmiral
CommandsImperial 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)
ConflictsBoxer Rebellion
First World War
Second World War
AwardsKnight 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.

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