Douglas Faviell

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Captain Douglas Faviell, M.V.O., D.S.O., O.B.E., Royal Navy (25 November, 1884 – 15 July, 1947) was an officer in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

On 9 March, 1906, he was confirmed in the rank of Sub-Lieutenant, dated 15 August, 1904.[1]

Faviell was appointed as Lieutenant & Commander of the {{UK-Banshee|f=t]} on 19 August, 1910.[2]

He was appointed in commanded of the speedy destroyer Oak on 13 November 1912,[3]remaining with her throughout the entire war, through to the surrender of the High Sea Fleet on 21 November, 1918.[Citation needed]

Faviell was placed on the retired list at his own request with the rank of Captain on 19 June, 1931, after thirty-two years in the Royal Navy.

Bibliography

  • "Obituary" (Obituaries). The Times. Friday, 18 July, 1947. Issue 50816, col F, pg. 2.

Service Records


Naval Appointments
Preceded by
Henry G. L. Oliphant
Captain of H.M.S. Banshee
19 Aug, 1910[4]
Succeeded by
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Preceded by
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Captain of H.M.S. Oak
13 Nov, 1912[5]
Succeeded by
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Footnotes

  1. The London Gazette: no. 27894. p. 1794. 13 March, 1906.
  2. "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Monday, 22 August, 1910. Issue 39357, col B, p. 7.
  3. The Navy List (january, 1915), p. 363.
  4. "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Monday, 22 August, 1910. Issue 39357, col B, p. 7.
  5. The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 854.

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