Francis Edward Byrne
Captain Francis Edward Byrne, R.N., Retired (13 October, 1882 – 8 August, 1940) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Born in Rathmines, Dublin the son of William H. Byrne, architect.
Byrne was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 June, 1904.
Byrne was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 30 June, 1912.
Byrne was appointed to Canada from 10 June, 1915 until 12 July, 1917 and was noted by Captain Nicholson as being a talented spotter. It seems likely that he was her spotting officer at the Battle of Jutland.
Byrne was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1917.
Post-War
Byrne was placed on the Retired List at his own request with the rank of Captain on 12 November, 1928.
World War II
Byrne was medically unfit for service in World War II, due to jaundice.
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Charles T. Wilson |
In Command, Physical Training School, Portsmouth 14 Apr, 1921[1] – Feb, 1923 |
Succeeded by Tim M. Barrett |
| Preceded by Douglas Faviell |
Captain of H.M.S. Ark Royal 15 Mar, 1923[2] – 16 Mar, 1925 |
Succeeded by Christopher J. F. Wood |
| Preceded by Dudley B. N. North |
Captain of H.M.S. Champion 4 Apr, 1925 – 10 Apr, 1925 |
Succeeded by Charles D. Burke |
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