Harold Farncomb
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Rear Admiral Harold Bruce Farncomb CB, DSO, MVO (28 February 1899 – 12 February 1971) was a senior officer in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) who served in the First and Second World Wars, and as a lawyer. He was the first Australian-born RAN officer to reach a flag rank in the RAN.[1] The Collins class submarine HMAS Farncomb is named in his honour.
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Harold Bruce Farncomb | |
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Nickname(s) | Uncle Hal, Fearless Frank |
Born | (1899-02-28)28 February 1899 North Sydney, New South Wales |
Died | 12 February 1971(1971-02-12) (aged 71) Darlinghurst, New South Wales |
Allegiance | Australia |
Service/ | Royal Australian Navy |
Years of service | 1912–1951 |
Rank | Rear Admiral |
Commands held | HM Australian Squadron (1944–45, 1946–49) HMS Attacker (1944) HMAS Australia (1941–44) HMAS Canberra (1940–41) HMAS Perth (1939–40) HMAS Yarra (1937–38) |
Battles/wars | First World War Second World War |
Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order Member of the Royal Victorian Order Mentioned in Despatches (3) Navy Cross (United States) Commander of the Legion of Merit (United States) |
Other work | Barrister and solicitor |
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