Frank Archdall Harston

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Commander (retired) Frank Archdall Harston, (7 June, 1846 – 30 August, 1910) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Harston appears to have joined Britannia in March, 1860, which does not appear to be a regular, full-sized intake term.

Harston was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 5 August, 1868.

Appointed Lieutenant in command of the composite paddle vessel Alecto from 20 March, 1883 to 24 November, 1884.

Harston was promoted to the rank of Commander on the Retired List on 7 June, 1891.

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Bibliography

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
Sidney G. Smith
Captain of H.M.S. Forester
20 Jul, 1881[1] – 31 Jan, 1882
Succeeded by
Edward W. Hodgkinson
Preceded by
New Command
Captain of H.M.S. Dee
21 Jun, 1882[2] – 13 Nov, 1882
Succeeded by
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Footnotes

  1. The Navy List. (December, 1881). p. 213.
  2. "Naval & Military Intelligence." The Times (London, England), 20 June 1882, p. 10.