Reginald Geoffrey France-Hayhurst

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Commander (retired) Reginald Geoffrey France-Hayhurst, (7 May, 1896 – ) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

The son of Reverend Hesketh France-Hayhurst.

France-Hayhurst served in Inflexible from 15 January, 19114 through 10 February, 1916, when he was appointed to Tyne for the destroyer Vigilant.

On 9 June, 1916 he was appointed to the destroyer Musketeer.

France-Hayhurst was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 September, 1917, adjusted from 15 February, 1918. On 7 November 1917 he was appointed to Tyrant.[1]

France-Hayhurst was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 September, 1925.[2]

World War II

France-Hayhurst was placed on the Retired List on account of age at the rank of Commander on 7 May, 1941.[3]

Reverted 21 January, 1947.[4]

See Also

Bibliography

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
John G. L. Dundas
Squadron Gunnery Officer, Second Cruiser Squadron
5 Jan, 1929[5][6] – 12 Jul, 1929[7]
Succeeded by
Lennox A. K. Boswell

Footnotes

  1. France-Hayhurst Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/118/153. f. 153.
  2. France-Hayhurst Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/118/153. f. 153.
  3. France-Hayhurst Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/118/153. f. 153.
  4. France-Hayhurst Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/118/153. f. 153.
  5. France-Hayhurst Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/118/153. f. 153.
  6. The Navy List. (February, 1929). p. 282a.
  7. France-Hayhurst Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/118/153. f. 153.