Frederick Tickell
Frederick Tickell (7 March 1857 - 19 September 1919) was an Australian naval officer.[1][2][3]
Frederick Tickell | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 March 1857 |
| Died | 19 September 1919 (aged 62) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation | Naval officer |
Biography
He was born on 7 March 1857 in Amoy Harbour, China to Captain George Tickell, seaman and member of the Royal Naval Reserve and his wife Charlotte Crabbe.[4][5][6]
He died of a cerebro-vascular disease on 19 September 1919.[7][8][9]
Education
He completed his primary and secondary education at the Scotch College from 1870 to 1875.[10][11][12]
Career
He became a lieutenant in 1889.[16][17][18]
He joined the Royal Australian Navy in 1890.[19][20][21]
He became a commander in 1897 and became commandant of the Victorian Naval Forces.[22][23][24]
He saw combat during the Boxer Rebellion and he was Mentioned in Dispatches.[25][26][27]
Towards the end of his career, he served as aide-de-camp to the Governor General.[28][29][30]