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On This Day RN

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2005 Lt Leonard James Callaghan RNVR died age 93. born James joined Royal Navy as an Ordinary Seaman in 1942, commissioned to RNVR in 44. MP for South in 45 and UK Prime Minister as PM 76-79. RN tattoos meant you never seen him in short sleeves.

#OnThisDay 2005 Lt Leonard James Callaghan RNVR died age 93. #Portsmouth born James joined @RoyalNavy as an Ordinary Seaman in 1942, commissioned to RNVR in 44. MP for #Cardiff South in 45 and @10DowningStreet as PM 76-79. RN tattoos meant you never seen him in short sleeves.
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2 years ago

On This Day RN @WOCarlSteedman Royal Navy UK Prime Minister Thanks for years-mind reminder of start to Ordinary Seaman Jim’s life of service

Rather upholds advert ‘Born in Portsmouth, made in the Royal Navy’

He became The Right Honourable the Lord Callaghan of Cardiff, Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter Royal Naval Reserve

@OnthisdayRN @WOCarlSteedman @RoyalNavy @10DowningStreet Thanks for years-mind reminder of start to Ordinary Seaman Jim’s life of service Rather upholds advert ‘Born in Portsmouth, made in the @RoyalNavy’ He became The Right Honourable the Lord Callaghan of Cardiff, Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter @RNReserve
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