Douglas William O'Bryen Forsyth
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Captain (retired) Douglas William O'Bryen Forsyth, C.B.E., R.N. (6 October, 1880 – ) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
The son of Commander Forsyth was born in St. Helens.[1]
Forsyth was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 1 September, 1902.[2]
Forsyth was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1913.[3]
On 20 March 1916, as Forsyth was wrestling at Haulbowline Hospital with cattarh, the Vice-Admiral noted that Forsyth's physique was not equal to the challenges of sloop work off the Irish Coast.[4]
Forsyth was placed on the Retired List at his own request at the rank of Captain on 1 December, 1926.[5]
World War II
Reverted to the Retired List on 26 April, 1946.[6]
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by John K. Crawley |
Captain of H.M. T.B. 26 16 Jul, 1901 |
Succeeded by Guy D. Fanshawe |
| Preceded by Hugh D. Marryat |
Captain of H.M.S. Marshal Soult 26 Feb, 1925[7] – 1926 |
Succeeded by Oliver M. F. Stokes |
Footnotes
- ↑ Forsyth Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/246. f. 250.
- ↑ Forsyth Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/246. f. 250.
- ↑ Forsyth Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/246. f. 250.
- ↑ Forsyth Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/246. f. 250.
- ↑ Forsyth Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/246. f. 250.
- ↑ Forsyth Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/246. f. 250.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1926). p. 255.
