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Revision as of 00:12, 3 August 2021

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
Succeeded by
George B. Brennan

Footnotes

  1. Ayscough Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42/25. f. 30.
  2. Ayscough Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42/25. f. 30.
  3. Ayscough Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42/25. f. 30.
  4. Ayscough Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42/25. f. 30.
  5. The Navy List. (January, 1901). p. 299.
  6. Ayscough Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42/25. f. 30.