Troubridge, Thomas H., British Navy admiral

British ships are landing and heading in to inspect beaches in Sicily during the invasion of the island in World War II. Admiral Thomas Troubridge is in the foreground.

The first British landing at Syracuse during the invasion of Sicily. Admiral Thomas Troubridge is in the foreground (fourth from the left). All others are unidentified.

Rear Admiral Tom Troubridge, R.N., in command of naval forces at Acid Beach for the invasion of Sicily in World War II.

Rear Admiral Thomas Troubridge (left) of the Royal Navy sits while speaking with Coxswain Cockings (right).

From left to right, Captain James H. Foskett, Rear Admiral Thomas Troubridge of the Royal Navy, and Commander S.H. Norris stand on a beach during the Sicilian Campaign during World War II.

Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery (left) and Rear Admiral Thomas Troubridge (right) of the British Forces on a ship during the Sicilian Campaign of World War II.

Members of the British Armed Forces, standing from left to right: Acting Lieutenant General Miles Dempsey; Rear Admiral Thomas Troubridge; Sir Percy James Grigg, British Secretary of State for War; Captain Hammer; and Brigadier "Tony" Sugden. The men are aboard a ship during the Sicilian Campaign of World War II.

Rear Admiral Thomas Troubridge (standing, right) of the Royal Navy looks through binoculars with unidentified soldiers on a beach during the Sicilian Campaign in World War II. All others are unidentified.

Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery (second from right) and Rear Admiral Thomas Troubridge (right) of the British Forces inspect pigeons aboard a ship during the Sicilian Campaign of World War II.

Captain James Foskett (left), Rear Admiral Thomas Troubridge, Captain Allen, and Captain Duncan taking a cigarette break while on the Sicilian Campaign during World War II.