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| − | '''Marcus Francis Beresford Whyte''' ( – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. | + | {{CommRN}} (retired) '''Marcus Francis Beresford Whyte''', R.N. (20 November, 1873 – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. |
==Life & Career== | ==Life & Career== | ||
| − | + | Born in Nunbley[?] | |
| − | Whyte was promoted to the rank of {{ | + | Whyte was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} in December, 1895. |
| − | Whyte was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} | + | In 1907, Whyte was awarded the [[Royal Humane Society's Bronze Medal]] for saving life from drowning.{{NLJul11|p. 960}} |
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| + | Retired at his own request on 18 June, 1912, Whyte was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} (retired) in November, 1913. | ||
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| + | Whyte died of pneumonia. | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:48, 7 April 2022
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 ? |
Footnotes
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1911). p. 960.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1911). p. 373.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1916). p. 396q.
