Cecil Halsted France-Hayhurst
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Commander Cecil Halsted France-Hayhurst, R.N. (4 December, 1874 – 24 February, 1915) served in the Royal Navy.
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 Edward H. M. Nicholson |
Captain of H.M.S. Fervent Mar, 1902[1] – 10 Jun, 1902 |
Succeeded by Walter R. G. Petre |
Preceded by Francis S. Miller |
Captain of H.M.S. Goliath 22 Apr, 1909 – 27 Sep, 1910 |
Succeeded by Edward B. Kiddle |
Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Patuca 23 Nov, 1914[2] – 24 Feb, 1915[3] |
Succeeded by James H. Neild |
Footnotes
- ↑ "Naval & Military intelligence" The Times (London). Wednesday, 5 March 1902. (36707), p. 5.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1915). p. 401s.
- ↑ Kindell. Royal Navy Roll of Honour Part 2. p. 72.