John Ouchterlony Barron
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Jump to navigationJump to searchJohn Ouchterlony Barron ( – ) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Barron was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 31 December, 1903.[1]
Barron was appointed in command of the destroyer Acasta on 21 November, 1912.[2] He fought in her at the Battle of Jutland, operating as part of the Fourth Destroyer Flotilla and suffering heavy damage.[3]
Barron was appointed in command of the destroyer Wolsey on 18 April, 1918.[4]
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Service Records
Naval Appointments | ||
Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Acasta 21 Nov, 1912[5] |
Succeeded by John A. P. Legh |
Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Wolsey 18 Apr, 1918[6] |
Succeeded by John M. Porter |
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