Arthur Ronald Farquhar
Captain (retired) Arthur Ronald Farquhar, D.S.C. (20 April, 1888 – ) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Farquhar was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 1 October, 1910.[1]
Great War
Farquhar was mentioned for his services in the bombardment of the aerodrome at Prosecco (near Trieste) on 29 May, 1917.[2]
Farquhar was appointed in command of the destroyer Trinidad on 10 August, 1918.[3]
Farquhar was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 1 October, 1918.[4]
Post-War
Farquhar was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1924.[5]
Farquhar was placed on the Retired List at his own request with the rank of Captain on 21 April, 1934.[6]
World War II
In August, 1939, Farquhar was appointed Senior Officer, Second Minesweeping Flotilla.
In October, 1941, he was appointed in command of H.M.S. Watchful, which I cannot identify further.
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Trinidad 10 Aug, 1918[7] |
Succeeded by Joseph H. L. Yorke |
Footnotes
- ↑ Farquhar Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/291. f. 306.
- ↑ Farquhar Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/291. f. 306.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 921a.
- ↑ Farquhar Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/291. f. 306.
- ↑ Farquhar Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/291. f. 306.
- ↑ Farquhar Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/291. f. 306.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 921a.
