FARNCOMB, Harold Bruce
| Service Number: | 6646 |
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| Enlisted: | 31 December 1912 |
| Last Rank: | Rear Admiral |
| Last Unit: | HMAS Penguin (IV) 1939-1940/HMAS Brisbane 1940-1942/HMAS Moreton (I) 1942-1994 (Depot) |
| Born: | North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 28 February 1899 |
| Home Town: | Geelong, Greater Geelong, Victoria |
| Schooling: | Gordon Public School, Sydney Boys' High School |
| Occupation: | Naval Officer |
| Died: | St. Vincents Hospital, Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia, 12 February 1971, aged 71 years, cause of death not yet discovered |
| Cemetery: |
Privately Cremated Ashes Scattered at Sea from his last flagship, H.M.A.S. Sydney. |
| Memorials: | Cardwell Battle of the Coral Sea Memorial |
World War 2 Service
| 31 Dec 1912: | Enlisted 6646, HMAS Penguin (IV) 1939-1940/HMAS Brisbane 1940-1942/HMAS Moreton (I) 1942-1994 (Depot) | |
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| 6 Apr 1951: | Discharged 6646, HMAS Penguin (IV) 1939-1940/HMAS Brisbane 1940-1942/HMAS Moreton (I) 1942-1994 (Depot) | |
| Date unknown: | Involvement Rear Admiral |
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Navy Cross
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING World War II
Service: Foreign
Division: Royal Australian Squadron
GENERAL ORDERS:
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Commodore Harold Bruce Farncomb, Royal Australian Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in action as Commander, Royal Australian Squadron, during the capture of Lingayen Gulf and the landing on Luzon, Philippine Islands, from 6 January to 9 January, 1945. During this period, in which HMAS AUSTRALIA was hit four times by enemy planes and HMAS ARUNA seriously damaged, Commodore Farncomb displayed a high degree of courage, determination and professional skill.
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