Henry Marwood Colson Festing
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Captain (retired) Henry Marwood Colson Festing, R.N. (16 December, 1847 – 24 January, 1910) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Festing was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 December, 1872.
Festing was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1887.
Festing was placed on the Retired List at his own request at the rank of Captain on 11 January, 1896.
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Charles R. Wood |
Captain of H.M.S. Ariel 3 Jul, 1884[1] – 30 Sep, 1887 |
Succeeded by ? |
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Blonde 29 Jun, 1892[2][3] – 31 Oct, 1895 |
Succeeded by Peyton Hoskyns |
| Preceded by Peyton Hoskyns |
Captain of H.M.S. Blanche 1 Nov, 1895[4] – 24 Dec, 1895[5] |
Succeeded by Murray T. Parks |
Footnotes
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1886). p. 195.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1894). p. 204.
- ↑ "The Naval Manoeuvres." The Times (London, England), Saturday, Jul 16, 1892; pg. 17; Issue 33692.
- ↑ Festing Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/17/266. f. 259.
- ↑ Festing Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/17/266. f. 259.
