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| − | {{CaptRN}} (retired) '''Ralph Fearon Ayscough''', (6 May, 1861 – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. | + | {{CaptRN}} (retired) '''Ralph Fearon Ayscough''', (6 May, 1861 – 10 October, 1941) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. |
==Life & Career== | ==Life & Career== | ||
| − | < | + | The son of Reverend F. A. Smith was born in Tinbury[?], Worcester.<ref>Ayscough Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/42/25.}} f. 30.</ref> |
| − | Ayscough | + | |
| − | Ayscough was | + | Ayscough was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 31 December, 1884.<ref>Ayscough Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/42/25.}} f. 30.</ref> |
| − | Ayscough was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} | + | |
| − | + | 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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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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Revision as of 17:38, 2 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] |
Succeeded by Walter Hose |
| Preceded by Harry Bishop |
Captain of H.M.S. Sheldrake 16 Jul, 1901 |
Succeeded by George B. Brennan |
Footnotes
- ↑ Ayscough Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42/25. f. 30.
- ↑ Ayscough Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42/25. f. 30.
- ↑ Ayscough Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42/25. f. 30.
- ↑ Ayscough Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42/25. f. 30.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1901). p. 299.
