Cecil Halsted France-Hayhurst

Commander Cecil Halsted France-Hayhurst, R.N. (4 December, 1874 – 24 February, 1915) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

The son of Colonel Hayhurst, J.P., France-Hayhurst gained eight months' time on passing out of Britannia.

France-Hayhurst was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 1 October, 1896.

France-Hayhurst was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1907.

France-Hayhurst died of pneumonia in a Glasgow hospital while appointed in command of Patuca.

Naval Appointments
Preceded by Edward H. M. Nicholson	Captain of H.M.S. Fervent Mar, 1902^[1] – 10 Jun, 1902	Succeeded by Walter R. G. Petre
Preceded by Francis S. Miller	Captain of H.M.S. Goliath 22 Apr, 1909 – 27 Sep, 1910	Succeeded by Edward B. Kiddle
Preceded by ?	Captain of H.M.S. Patuca 23 Nov, 1914^[2] – 24 Feb, 1915^[3]	Succeeded by James H. Neild

↑ "Naval & Military intelligence" The Times (London). Wednesday, 5 March 1902. (36707), p. 5.
↑ The Navy List. (January, 1915). p. 401s.
↑ Kindell. Royal Navy Roll of Honour Part 2. p. 72.