George Pirie Thomson
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George Pirie Thomson (1887–1965) was a British Royal Navy officer. He is most well known for his work as Britain's Chief Press Censor during the Second World War.[1][2]
Quick Facts Rear-AdmiralGeorge Pirie Thomson, Born ...
Born | (1887-01-30)30 January 1887 Jubbulpore, India |
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Died | 24 January 1965(1965-01-24) (aged 77) Roehampton, London, England |
Allegiance | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Rank | Rear Admiral |
Commands held | Submarines HMS A11, HMS C24, HMS K6; Sixth Submarine Flotilla; cruiser HMS Devonshire |
Awards | Africa General Service Medal (1902–04), the Somaliland clasp, OBE, CBE |
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