Thomas Hope Troubridge facts for kids
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Thomas Hope Troubridge
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Rear Admiral Thomas Troubridge in 1945
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| Born | 1 February 1895 Southsea, Hampshire, England |
| Died | 29 September 1949 (aged 54) Hawkley, Hampshire, England |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
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Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1908–1949 |
| Rank | Vice admiral |
| Commands held | Flag Officer, Air (Home) (1946–47) Fifth Sea Lord (1945–46) Task Force 88 (1944) HMS Indomitable (1942) HMS Nelson (1941–42) HMS Furious (1940) HMS Windsor (1933–34) HMS Voyager (1930–31) |
| Battles/wars | First World War Second World War |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order & Bar Mentioned in dispatches (4) Navy Distinguished Service Medal (United States) Legion of Honour (France) Croix de guerre (France) |
| Relations | Admiral Sir Ernest Troubridge (father) |
Sir Thomas Hope Troubridge (born February 1, 1895 – died September 29, 1949) was a brave officer in the Royal Navy, which is the United Kingdom's navy. He became a Vice Admiral, a very high rank. From 1945 to 1946, he held an important job called Fifth Sea Lord, helping to lead the entire navy.
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Thomas Troubridge was born in Southsea, Hampshire, England. His father, Sir Ernest Troubridge, was also a famous Admiral. Thomas joined the Royal Navy in 1908 when he was just 13 years old.
Serving in World Wars
Thomas Troubridge fought in both the First World War and the Second World War. These were two of the biggest conflicts in history.
Early Missions
In 1936, he worked as a naval attaché in Berlin. This meant he was a naval expert helping the British embassy in Germany.
When the Second World War began, he was in charge of the aircraft carrier HMS Furious. In July 1940, his ship helped bring much-needed sugar to Britain. He also led air attacks on enemy ships in Norway and a seaplane base in Tromsø.
Leading Big Ships
Later, Troubridge commanded two more large ships. In June 1941, he took charge of the battleship HMS Nelson. A battleship is a very powerful warship.
In January 1942, he became the commander of another aircraft carrier, HMS Indomitable.
Special Operations and Invasion
By 1943, he was promoted to Rear Admiral. He was put in charge of "Combined Operations" and overseas assault forces. This meant he planned and led attacks involving different parts of the military.
In June 1944, he led the successful invasion and capture of Elba. Elba is an island off the coast of Italy.
After the War
After the Second World War ended, Thomas Troubridge continued to serve. He became the Fifth Sea Lord in 1945, a top leadership role in the Royal Navy.
From 1946, he was the Flag Officer, Air (Home). This job involved overseeing naval aviation in the UK. His final role was in 1948, as Flag Officer, Air and Second-in-Command, Mediterranean Fleet.
Family Life
Thomas Troubridge married Lily Emily Kleinwort in August 1925. They had four children together. Their oldest son, Peter, later became the 6th Troubridge baronet.
Images for kids
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Rear Admiral Thomas Troubridge in 1945
