Arthur Murray Farquhar
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Admiral SIR Arthur Murray Farquhar, K.C.B., M.V.O., Royal Navy (19 January, 1855 – 16 November, 1937) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Farquhar succeeded Rear-Admiral Inglefield in command of the Fourth Cruiser Squadron on 8 February, 1909.[1]
On 12 February, 1912 he was appointed to a Signal Course.[2]
Farquhar was promoted to the rank of Admiral dated 14 September, 1914.[3] He was placed on the Retired List on 9 June, 1916.[4]
Footnotes
- ↑ Hazell's Annual, 1910. p. 199.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Friday, 19 January, 1912. Issue 39799, col G, pg. 11.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 28984. p. 9690. 24 November, 1914.
- ↑ London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 29621. p. 5828. 13 June, 1916.
Bibliography
- "Admiral Sir Arthur Farquhar" (Obituaries). The Times. Wednesday, 17 November, 1937. Issue 47844, col C, pg. 10.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/38.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/19.
