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[[Admiral (Royal Navy)|Admiral]] '''Richard Bowles Farquhar''', C.B., Royal Navy (12 January, 1859 – 27 November, 1948) was an officer of the [[Royal Navy]]. | [[Admiral (Royal Navy)|Admiral]] '''Richard Bowles Farquhar''', C.B., Royal Navy (12 January, 1859 – 27 November, 1948) was an officer of the [[Royal Navy]]. | ||
==Life & Career== | |||
He was the second son of Admiral [[Arthur Farquhar]] and grandson of Rear-Admiral Farquhar who fought in the Napoleonic Wars. Eldest brother was Admiral [[Arthur Murray Farquhar]]. | |||
Appointed [[Chief Inspector of Naval Ordnance (Royal Navy)|Chief Inspector of Naval Ordnance]] on 12 November, 1907. Relieved by [[Francis George Eyre]] on 12 January, 1911. | Appointed [[Chief Inspector of Naval Ordnance (Royal Navy)|Chief Inspector of Naval Ordnance]] on 12 November, 1907. Relieved by [[Francis George Eyre]] on 12 January, 1911. | ||
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Promoted Vice-Admiral with seniority dated 5 October, 1917. | Promoted Vice-Admiral with seniority dated 5 October, 1917. | ||
In 1911 he served as Rear-Admiral of the Devonport Sub-Division of the Home Fleet. In November, 1912 was appointed president of the [[Committee on the Ventilation of Modern Warships]]. | In 1911 he served as Rear-Admiral of the Devonport Sub-Division of the Home Fleet. In November, 1912 he was appointed president of the [[Committee on the Ventilation of Modern Warships]]. | ||
On 1 April, 1913 Farquhar was appointed Vice-President of the [[Ordnance Board (Royal Navy)|Ordnance Board]].<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Friday, 7 March, 1913. Issue '''40153''', col B, pg. 4.</ref> | On 1 April, 1913 Farquhar was appointed Vice-President of the [[Ordnance Board (Royal Navy)|Ordnance Board]].<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Friday, 7 March, 1913. Issue '''40153''', col B, pg. 4.</ref> | ||
Farquhar was placed on the Retired List on 1 January, 1918, "at his own request" | Farquhar was promoted to the rank of {{AdmRN}} on 5 October, 1917.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/30336/supplements/10604 (Supplement) no. 30336. p. 10604.] 16 October, 1917.</ref> He was placed on the Retired List on 1 January, 1918, "at his own request."<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/30457/pages/273 no. 30457. p. 273.] 4 January, 1918.</ref> | ||
==Footnotes== | ==Footnotes== | ||
Revision as of 16:09, 30 June 2010
Admiral Richard Bowles Farquhar, C.B., Royal Navy (12 January, 1859 – 27 November, 1948) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
He was the second son of Admiral Arthur Farquhar and grandson of Rear-Admiral Farquhar who fought in the Napoleonic Wars. Eldest brother was Admiral Arthur Murray Farquhar.
Appointed Chief Inspector of Naval Ordnance on 12 November, 1907. Relieved by Francis George Eyre on 12 January, 1911.
Promoted Vice-Admiral with seniority dated 5 October, 1917.
In 1911 he served as Rear-Admiral of the Devonport Sub-Division of the Home Fleet. In November, 1912 he was appointed president of the Committee on the Ventilation of Modern Warships.
On 1 April, 1913 Farquhar was appointed Vice-President of the Ordnance Board.[1]
Farquhar was promoted to the rank of Admiral on 5 October, 1917.[2] He was placed on the Retired List on 1 January, 1918, "at his own request."[3]
Footnotes
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Friday, 7 March, 1913. Issue 40153, col B, pg. 4.
- ↑ London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 30336. p. 10604. 16 October, 1917.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 30457. p. 273. 4 January, 1918.
Bibliography
- "Adml R. B. Farquhar" (Obituaries). The Times. Monday, 29 November, 1948. Issue 51241, col E, pg. 7.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/38.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/20.
