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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]]. |
==Life & Career== | ==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. | + | John Francis Murray-Aynsley was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia 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 {{ | + | 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> |
− | Murray-Aynsley was promoted to the rank of {{ | + | He commanded an torpedo boat whose number is illegible in the [[Annual Manoeuvres of 1893]].<ref>Murray-Aynsley Service Record {{TNA|ADM 196/42/362.|D7602253}} f. 374.</ref> |
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+ | On 21 November, 1896, while Murray-Aynsley was serving as experimental officer at {{UK-Excellent|f=p}}, he was badly burned on the legs and face when a rocket charge fired prematurely during testing at the practice ground at Eastney Barracks, Portsmouth. Two others were injured, one seriously and the other "disfigured." Muuray-Aynsley's condition improved rapidly.{{NMI|24 Nov. 1896, p. 6}} | ||
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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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+ | 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> | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:50, 7 April 2022
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 in Halifax, Nova Scotia 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]
He commanded an torpedo boat whose number is illegible in the Annual Manoeuvres of 1893.[3]
On 21 November, 1896, while Murray-Aynsley was serving as experimental officer at H.M.S. Excellent, he was badly burned on the legs and face when a rocket charge fired prematurely during testing at the practice ground at Eastney Barracks, Portsmouth. Two others were injured, one seriously and the other "disfigured." Muuray-Aynsley's condition improved rapidly.[4]
Murray-Aynsley was promoted to the rank of Commander on 1 January, 1898.[5]
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.[6]
See Also
Naval Appointments | ||
Preceded by Francis J. Patteson |
Captain of H.M. T.B. 49 18 Jul, 1889[7][8] – 7 Sep, 1889[9] |
Succeeded by Roger de G. Kenyon |
Preceded by Arthur W. Waymouth |
Captain of H.M.S. Kite 2 Sep, 1895[10] – 1 Jan, 1898[11] |
Succeeded by Douglas L. Dent |
Preceded by Somerset A. G. Calthorpe |
Captain of H.M.S. Pandora 7 Nov, 1901[12] – 13 May, 1903[13][14] |
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.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence." The Times (London, England), 24 Nov. 1896, p. 6.
- ↑ 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 Naval Manœuvres." The Times (London, England), Monday, 15 July, 1889. Issue 32751, col F, p. 3.
- ↑ Murray-Aynsley Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/42/362. f. 374.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1897). p. 236.
- ↑ Murray-Aynsley Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/42/362. f. 374.
- ↑ The Navy List. (May, 1903). p. 288.
- ↑ The Navy List. (May, 1903). p. 288.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1904). p. 358.