Arthur Ronald Farquhar

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

Post-War

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

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

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.

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.

See Also

• Service Records
• Wikipedia

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