Frank Archdall Harston

Commander (retired) Frank Archdall Harston, (7 June, 1846 – 30 August, 1910) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Harston appears to have joined Britannia in March, 1860, which does not appear to be a regular, full-sized intake term.

Harston was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 5 August, 1868.

Appointed Lieutenant in command of the composite paddle vessel Alecto from 20 March, 1883 to 24 November, 1884.

Harston was promoted to the rank of Commander on the Retired List on 7 June, 1891.

Naval Appointments
Preceded by Sidney G. Smith	Captain of H.M.S. Forester 20 Jul, 1881^[1] – 31 Jan, 1882	Succeeded by Edward W. Hodgkinson
Preceded by New Command	Captain of H.M.S. Dee 21 Jun, 1882^[2] – 13 Nov, 1882	Succeeded by ?

↑ The Navy List. (December, 1881). p. 213.
↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence." The Times (London, England), 20 June 1882, p. 10.