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{{CaptRN}} (retired) '''Ralph Fearon Ayscough''', (6 May, 1861 – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]].
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{{CaptRN}} (retired) '''Ralph Fearon Ayscough''', (6 May, 1861 – 10 October, 1941) served in the [[Royal Navy]].
  
 
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Ayscough was placed on the Retired List on account of age at the rank of {{CommRN}} on 6 May, 1906.<ref>Ayscough Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/42/25.}}  f. 30.</ref>
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Having served in transport duties during the conflict, Ayscough was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} (retired) in recognition of his wartime service, dated 11 November, 1918.<ref>Ayscough Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/42/25.}}  f. 30.</ref>
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Latest revision as of 22:01, 6 April 2022

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

  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.
  7. "The Naval Manoeuvres." The Times (London, England), Thursday, July 11, 1901, Issue 36504, p.8.