Francis Reginald Barry

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Rear-Admiral Francis Reginald Barry, R.N. (22 November, 1887 – ) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Born in London, the son of Lt. Arthur Barry of the Royal Navy (or another Barry serving in the Coast Guard at St. Andrews c. 1904).

A special report was called for after Barry delivered unsatisfactory results in the Junior Officers' Afloat Examination in November 1905.

Barry was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 June, 1908.

Barry was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 June, 1916.

Barry was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1920.

Barry was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1928.

World War II

Barry was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 5 January, 1940 and was placed on the Retired List the next day.

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Bibliography

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
William E. B. Magee
Captain of H.M.S. Valentine
? – 19 Apr, 1930
Succeeded by
Richard J. R. Scott
Preceded by
William E. B. Magee
Captain of H.M.S. Carlisle
15 Aug, 1931[1] – Sep, 1934[2]
Succeeded by
Hugh R. Marrack
Preceded by
Arthur J. L. Murray
Captain of H.M.S. Dorsetshire
Jul, 1937[3] – Jul, 1939[4]
Succeeded by
Benjamin C. S. Martin

Footnotes

  1. The Navy List. (January, 1933). p. 221.
  2. Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
  3. Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
  4. Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.