Ralph Fearon Ayscough
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Captain (retired) Ralph Fearon Ayscough, (6 May, 1861 – 10 October, 1941) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
The son of Reverend F. A. Smith was born in Tinbury[?], Worcester.[1]
Ayscough was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 31 December, 1884.[2]
Ayscough was placed on the Retired List on account of age at the rank of Commander on 6 May, 1906.[3]
Having served in transport duties during the conflict, Ayscough was promoted to the rank of Captain (retired) in recognition of his wartime service, dated 11 November, 1918.[4]
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by James G. Bremer |
Captain of H.M.S. Ringdove 9 Nov, 1897[5] – 10 Jun, 1901[6] |
Succeeded by Walter Hose |
| Preceded by Harry Bishop |
Captain of H.M.S. Sheldrake 16 Jul, 1901[7] |
Succeeded by George B. Brennan |
Footnotes
- ↑ Ayscough Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42/25. f. 30.
- ↑ Ayscough Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42/25. f. 30.
- ↑ Ayscough Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42/25. f. 30.
- ↑ Ayscough Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42/25. f. 30.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1901). p. 299.
- ↑ Ayscough Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42/25. f. 30.
- ↑ "The Naval Manoeuvres." The Times (London, England), Thursday, July 11, 1901, Issue 36504, p.8.
