John Ouchterlony Barron
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John Ouchterlony Barron ( – ) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Barron was appointed in command of the destroyer Acasta on 21 November, 1912.[1] He fought in her at the Battle of Jutland, operating as part of the Fourth Destroyer Flotilla and suffering heavy damage.[2]
Barron was appointed in command of the destroyer Wolsey on 18 April, 1918.[3]
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Service Records
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Acasta 21 Nov, 1912[4] |
Succeeded by John A. P. Legh |
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Wolsey 18 Apr, 1918[5] |
Succeeded by John M. Porter |
Footnotes
- ↑ The Navy List (January, 1915). p. 266.
- ↑ Battle of Jutland Official Despatches. pp. 14, 18, 34, 44.
- ↑ Supplement to the Monthly Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 945.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1915). p. 391.
- ↑ The Navy List. (June, 1920). p. 901.
