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| − | {{CaptRN}} (retired) '''John Francis Murray-Aynsley''', R.N. (27 October, 1866 – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. | + | {{CaptRN}} (retired) '''John Francis Murray-Aynsley''', R.N. (27 October, 1866 – 10 May, 1904) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. |
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| − | John Francis Murray-Aynsley was born on 27 October, 1866. At the examinations for naval cadetships in June 1879, he placed fifth out of thirty-seven successful candidates. | + | John Francis Murray-Aynsley was born on 27 October, 1866. At the examinations for naval cadetships in June 1879, he placed fifth out of thirty-seven successful candidates.{{NMI|Wednesday, 25 June, 1879. Issue '''29603''', col E, p. 7}} |
| − | + | He was second of three men who qualified for the [[Beaufort Testimonial]]. | |
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| − | Murray-Aynsley was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on | + | Murray-Aynsley was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 27 April, 1888.<ref>Murray-Aynsley Service Record {{TNA|ADM 196/42/362.|D7602253}} f. 374.</ref> |
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| + | Murray-Aynsley was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 1 January, 1898.<ref>Murray-Aynsley Service Record {{TNA|ADM 196/42/362.|D7602253}} f. 374.</ref> | ||
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| + | He commanded an illegible ship in the [[Annual Manoeuvres of 1895]].<ref>Murray-Aynsley Service Record {{TNA|ADM 196/42/362.|D7602253}} f. 374.</ref> | ||
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| + | After being diagnosed with chronic nephritis, Murray-Aynsley was placed on the Retired List as unfit at the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 8 October, 1903. He died in May of 1904.<ref>Murray-Aynsley Service Record {{TNA|ADM 196/42/362.|D7602253}} f. 374.</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 08:51, 4 May 2019
Captain (retired) John Francis Murray-Aynsley, R.N. (27 October, 1866 – 10 May, 1904) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
John Francis Murray-Aynsley was born on 27 October, 1866. At the examinations for naval cadetships in June 1879, he placed fifth out of thirty-seven successful candidates.[1]
He was second of three men who qualified for the Beaufort Testimonial.
Murray-Aynsley was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 27 April, 1888.[2]
Murray-Aynsley was promoted to the rank of Commander on 1 January, 1898.[3]
He commanded an illegible ship in the Annual Manoeuvres of 1895.[4]
After being diagnosed with chronic nephritis, Murray-Aynsley was placed on the Retired List as unfit at the rank of Captain on 8 October, 1903. He died in May of 1904.[5]
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Arthur W. Waymouth |
Captain of H.M.S. Kite 2 Sep, 1895[6] |
Succeeded by Douglas L. Dent |
| Preceded by Somerset A. G. Calthorpe |
Captain of H.M.S. Pandora 7 Nov, 1901[7] – 13 May, 1903[8][9] |
Succeeded by The Hon. Charles J. T. Dormer |
Footnotes
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence." The Times (London, England), Wednesday, 25 June, 1879. Issue 29603, col E, p. 7.
- ↑ Murray-Aynsley Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/42/362. f. 374.
- ↑ Murray-Aynsley Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/42/362. f. 374.
- ↑ Murray-Aynsley Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/42/362. f. 374.
- ↑ Murray-Aynsley Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/42/362. f. 374.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1897). p. 236.
- ↑ The Navy List. (May, 1903). p. 288.
- ↑ The Navy List. (May, 1903). p. 288.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1904). p. 358.
