Francis Beversham Hanson
Commander (retired) Francis Beversham Hanson, (8 November, 1890 – 10 September, 1955) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Born in Hampstead, Hanson's mother was listed as his guardian when he joined the navy.
Though his Service Record indicates he joined Britannia, it appears that Hanson entered Royal Naval College, Dartmouth directly – part of the Royal Navy's transition from training new cadets in H.M.S. Britannia as the new scheme was being primed.[1][Fact Check]
He was placed in the battleship Albion on 15 May, 1907. In January, 1909 Captain Limpus noted that Hanson lacked energy. On 17 March 1909 he was appointed to Swiftsure in the Mediterranean.
On 9 December 1911 he was admited to Chatham Hospital with scabies.
Hanson was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 1 January, 1913. At the war, he served with the Canadian Government, tending to submarines from tenders Rainbow, Shearwater and Niobe. Returning to the R.N., he was appointed to Renown from 22 February 1919 to 6 December, 1920.
Hanson was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 1 January, 1921, later adjusted to 29 April, 1921.
Hanson was placed on the Retired List at his own request at the rank of Commander on 8 November, 1933.
World War II
Called up in July 1939 for three weeks' anti-submarine training at Osprey. In November he was placed in command of 30 Group of anti-submarine trawlers. On 4 April 1940 he was appointed to Lucifer as Assistant Staff Officer (O), Swansea.
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Richard L. Hamer |
Captain of H.M.S. Torch 6 Jul, 1923[2] – 1923 |
Succeeded by Thomas B. Fellowes |
| Preceded by Edward C. Thornton |
Captain of H.M.S. Teazer 10 Jul, 1924[3] – 21 Aug, 1924[4] |
Succeeded by John W. D. W. Easterbrook |
| Preceded by Franklin Ratsey |
Captain of H.M.S. Shikari 30 Jun, 1925[5][6] – 19 Feb, 1927[7] |
Succeeded by Laurence R. Palmer |
| Preceded by Eric W. M. King |
Captain of H.M.S. Saltash 5 Apr, 1932[8][9] – 11 May, 1933[10] |
Succeeded by Walter F. Smithwick |
Footnotes
- ↑ "Cadetships in the Royal Navy." The Times (London, England), Friday, Dec 22, 1905; pg. 10; Issue 37897.
- ↑ Hanson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/96/32. f. 32.
- ↑ "Naval Appointments." The Times (London, England), Friday, Jun 20, 1924; pg. 5; Issue 43683.
- ↑ Hanson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/96/32. f. 32.
- ↑ Hanson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/96/32. f. 32.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1926). p. 270. This source may read 10 June.
- ↑ Hanson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/96/32. f. 32.
- ↑ "Naval Appointments." The Times (London, England), Tuesday, March 1, 1932, Issue 46010, p.10.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1933). p. 253.
- ↑ Hanson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/96/32. f. 32.
