Geoffrey Howard Barnish
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Captain R.N.R. (retired) Geoffrey Howard Barnish, D.S.O., R.D., (13 January, 1887 – ) was an officer in the Royal Naval Reserve.
Life & Career
Born in Wigan. In his civilian career, Barnish sailed in Lusitania and Carpathia. Barnish was captain of the destroyer Fairy on 31 May, 1918 when she rammed and fired upon UC 75, causing her loss.[1]
He was appointed in command of the destroyer Garry on 25 July, 1918.[2]
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Harry C. Birnie |
Captain of H.M.S. Fairy 6 Feb, 1918 – 31 May, 1918[3] |
Succeeded by Vessel Lost |
| Preceded by Arthur H. Hignett |
Captain of H.M.S. Bat 1 Jul, 1918 – 31 Jul, 1918 |
Succeeded by Francis G. Spriddell |
| Preceded by Edward F. B. Law |
Captain of H.M.S. Garry 25 Jul, 1918[4] – 3 Jun, 1919 |
Succeeded by Terence A. F. Longford |
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