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{{CaptRN}} (retired) '''Arthur Ronald Farquhar''', D.S.C. (20 April, 1888 – ) was an officer in the [[Royal Navy]].
{{CaptRN}} '''Arthur Ronald Farquhar''', D.S.C. (Retired) (20 April, 1888 – 30 August, 1978) was an officer in the [[Royal Navy]].


==Life & Career==
==Life & Career==
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Farquhar was mentioned for his services in the bombardment of the aerodrome at Prosecco (near Trieste) on 29 May, 1917.<ref>Farquhar Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/51/291.|D7605046}} f. 306.</ref>
Farquhar was mentioned for his services in the bombardment of the aerodrome at Prosecco (near Trieste) on 29 May, 1917.<ref>Farquhar Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/51/291.|D7605046}} f. 306.</ref>
He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for the "able manner in which he piloted one of H.M. Ships out of Grado Harbour on the morning of 28/10/17, after the order to evacuate had been given. He has always shown the utmost zeal, ability & resourcefulness in action." At the time he was serving in ''Sir Thomas Picton''.<ref>National Archives (Kew), reference ADM 171/80, Part 2. The award was gazetted on 17 May, 1918.</ref>


Farquhar was appointed in command of the {{UK-Trinidad|f=t}} on 10 August, 1918.{{NLFeb19|p. 921''a''}}
Farquhar was appointed in command of the {{UK-Trinidad|f=t}} on 10 August, 1918.{{NLFeb19|p. 921''a''}}
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In August, 1939, Farquhar was appointed Senior Officer, {{UK-MS|2}}.
In August, 1939, Farquhar was appointed Senior Officer, {{UK-MS|2}}.


In October, 1941, he was appointed in command of H.M.S. ''Watchful'', which I cannot identify further.
On 23 October, 1941, he was appointed to H.M.S. ''Watchful'' as Base Captain, Yarmouth.<ref>''The Navy List'', December 1941, p. 1559.</ref>
 
==Last Years and Death==
 
Farquhar lived into extreme old age. His final residence was recorded as White's Club, St James's Street in London. He died on 30 August 1978.<ref>Findmypast.co.uk (pay to view). ''England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1858-2019.''</ref>


==See Also==
==See Also==
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Latest revision as of 06:12, 11 December 2024

Captain Arthur Ronald Farquhar, D.S.C. (Retired) (20 April, 1888 – 30 August, 1978) was an officer in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Farquhar was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 1 October, 1910.[1]

In 1914 Farquhar was awarded the Royal Humane Society Bronze Medal for saving an A.B. at sea on 1 January, 1914.[2]

Farquhar was mentioned for his services in the bombardment of the aerodrome at Prosecco (near Trieste) on 29 May, 1917.[3]

He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for the "able manner in which he piloted one of H.M. Ships out of Grado Harbour on the morning of 28/10/17, after the order to evacuate had been given. He has always shown the utmost zeal, ability & resourcefulness in action." At the time he was serving in Sir Thomas Picton.[4]

Farquhar was appointed in command of the destroyer Trinidad on 10 August, 1918.[5]

Farquhar was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 1 October, 1918.[6]

Post-War

Farquhar was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1924.[7]

Farquhar was placed on the Retired List at his own request with the rank of Captain on 21 April, 1934.[8]

World War II

In August, 1939, Farquhar was appointed Senior Officer, Second Minesweeping Flotilla.

On 23 October, 1941, he was appointed to H.M.S. Watchful as Base Captain, Yarmouth.[9]

Last Years and Death

Farquhar lived into extreme old age. His final residence was recorded as White's Club, St James's Street in London. He died on 30 August 1978.[10]

See Also

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
David L. Cowan 		Captain of H.M.S. Mischief
25 May, 1918[11] – 10 Aug, 1918[12] 		Succeeded by
John E. Phayre
Preceded by
New Command 		Captain of H.M.S. Trinidad
10 Aug, 1918[13][14] – 25 Jun, 1919[15] 		Succeeded by
Arthur R. Farquhar
Preceded by
James R. C. Cavendish 		Captain of H.M.S. Trojan
25 Jun, 1919[16] – 7 Jul, 1919[17] 		Succeeded by
Ernald G. H. Master
Preceded by
Arthur R. Farquhar 		Captain of H.M.S. Trinidad
7 Jul, 1919[18] – 14 Sep, 1919[19] 		Succeeded by
Lionel G. Foote
Preceded by
Hugh P. Cotton 		Captain of H.M.S. Dahlia
8 May, 1931[20][21] – Feb, 1932[22] 		Succeeded by
Percy F. P. Wood
Preceded by
Frederick R. M. Johnson 		Captain of H.M.S. Penzance
Feb, 1932[23][24] – Apr, 1933[25] 		Succeeded by
Robert H. Bevan
Preceded by
Nelson Clover 		Captain of H.M.S. Caledon
10 Jul, 1933[26] – 24 Oct, 1933[27] 		Succeeded by
Cecil N. Reyne
Preceded by
Geoffrey F. Agutter 		Captain of H.M.S. Abingdon
19 Aug, 1939[28] – Mar, 1940[29] 		Succeeded by
Graham A. Simmers
Preceded by
Geoffrey F. Agutter 		Commander, Second Minesweeping Flotilla
19 Aug, 1939 – 9 Jun, 1940 		Succeeded by
?

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Farquhar Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/291. f. 306.
  2. ↑ Farquhar Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/291. f. 306.
  3. ↑ Farquhar Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/291. f. 306.
  4. ↑ National Archives (Kew), reference ADM 171/80, Part 2. The award was gazetted on 17 May, 1918.
  5. ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 921a.
  6. ↑ Farquhar Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/291. f. 306.
  7. ↑ Farquhar Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/291. f. 306.
  8. ↑ Farquhar Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/291. f. 306.
  9. ↑ The Navy List, December 1941, p. 1559.
  10. ↑ Findmypast.co.uk (pay to view). England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1858-2019.
  11. ↑ Farquhar Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/291. f. 306.
  12. ↑ Farquhar Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/291. f. 306.
  13. ↑ Farquhar Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/291. f. 306.
  14. ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 921a.
  15. ↑ Farquhar Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/291. f. 306.
  16. ↑ Farquhar Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/291. f. 306.
  17. ↑ Farquhar Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/291. f. 306.
  18. ↑ Farquhar Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/291. f. 306.
  19. ↑ Farquhar Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/291. f. 306.
  20. ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1931). p. 229.
  21. ↑ Farquhar Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/291. f. 306.
  22. ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1933). p. 261.
  23. ↑ Farquhar Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/291. f. 306.
  24. ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1933). p. 261.
  25. ↑ Farquhar Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/291. f. 306.
  26. ↑ Farquhar Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/291. f. 306.
  27. ↑ Farquhar Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/291. f. 306.
  28. ↑ Uboat.net page on the ship.
  29. ↑ Uboat.net page on the ship.

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