Cecil Halsted France-Hayhurst
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Life & Career
The son of Colonel Hayhurst, J.P., France-Hayhurst gained eight months' time on passing out of Britannia.
France-Hayhurst was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 1 October, 1896.
France-Hayhurst was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1907.
France-Hayhurst died of pneumonia in a Glasgow hospital while appointed in command of Patuca.
See Also
Naval Appointments | ||
Preceded by Godfrey E. Corbett |
Captain of H.M.S. Fervent Mar, 1902[1] – 21 Jun, 1902[2][Inference] |
Succeeded by Walter R. G. Petre |
Preceded by Francis S. Miller |
Captain of H.M.S. Goliath 7 Jan, 1908[3] – c. 10 Jun, 1909[Inference] |
Succeeded by Edward B. Kiddle |
Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Patuca 23 Nov, 1914[4] – 24 Feb, 1915[5] |
Succeeded by James H. Neild |
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