Marcus Francis Beresford Whyte
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Commander (retired) Marcus Francis Beresford Whyte, R.N. (20 November, 1873 – ) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Born in Nunbley[?]
Whyte was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in December, 1895.
In 1907, Whyte was awarded the Royal Humane Society's Bronze Medal for saving life from drowning.[1]
Retired at his own request on 18 June, 1912, Whyte was promoted to the rank of Commander (retired) in November, 1913.
Whyte died of pneumonia.
See Also
Naval Appointments | ||
Preceded by Michael H. Wilding |
Captain of H.M.S. Hebe 9 Feb, 1909 – 25 May, 1909 |
Succeeded by Evelyn L. B. Boothby |
Preceded by Humphrey H. Smith |
Captain of H.M.S. Seagull 1 Jan, 1910[2] – 18 Jun, 1912 |
Succeeded by Harold E. Denison |
Preceded by Thomas P. Bonham |
Inspecting Captain of Mine Sweeping Vessels 26 Jul, 1915[3] – 7 Jan, 1917 |
Succeeded by ? |
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