Harold Bruce Farncomb | |
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![]() Commodore Harold Farncomb on the bridge of HMAS Shropshire, July 1945 | |
Nickname(s) | Uncle Hal, Fearless Frank |
Born | North Sydney, New South Wales | 28 February 1899
Died | 12 February 1971 Darlinghurst, New South Wales | (aged 71)
Allegiance | Australia |
Service/ | Royal Australian Navy |
Years of service | 1912–1951 |
Rank | Rear Admiral |
Commands | HM Australian Squadron (1944–45, 1946–49) HMS Attacker (1944) HMAS Australia (1941–44) HMAS Canberra (1940–41) HMAS Perth (1939–40) HMAS Yarra (1937–38) |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order Member of the Royal Victorian Order Mentioned in Despatches (3) Navy Cross (United States) Commander of the Legion of Merit (United States) |
Other work | Barrister and solicitor |
Rear Admiral Harold Bruce Farncomb CB, DSO, MVO (28 February 1899 – 12 February 1971) was a senior officer in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) who served in the First and Second World Wars, and as a lawyer. He was the first Australian-born RAN officer to reach a flag rank in the RAN.[1] The Collins class submarine HMAS Farncomb is named in his honour.