Harold Farncomb

lawyer and Australian Rear Admiral (1899–1971)
Person human Q1585824
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Harold Farncomb

Summary

Harold Farncomb is a human[1]. His place of birth was Sydney[2]. He was born on February 28, 1899[3]. He passed away in New South Wales[4]. He died on February 12, 1971[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Harold Farncomb's place of birth was Sydney[2].
  • Harold Farncomb died in New South Wales[4].
  • Harold Farncomb was born on February 28, 1899[3].
  • Harold Farncomb died on February 12, 1971[5].
  • Harold Farncomb held citizenship in Australia[8].
  • Harold Farncomb's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Harold Farncomb's education included a stint at Royal Australian Naval College, HMAS Creswell[9].
  • Harold Farncomb received the Distinguished Service Order[10].
  • Harold Farncomb received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[11].
  • Harold Farncomb received the Navy Cross[12].
  • Harold Farncomb received the Commander of the Legion of Merit[13].
  • Harold Farncomb received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[14].
  • Harold Farncomb is recorded as male[15].
  • Harold Farncomb's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Harold Farncomb's military branch is recorded as Royal Australian Navy[17].
  • Harold Farncomb's Commons category is recorded as Harold Farncomb[18].
  • Harold Farncomb's military, police or special rank is recorded as rear admiral[19].
  • Harold Farncomb was part of the conflict World War I[20].
  • Harold Farncomb was part of the conflict World War II[21].
  • Harold Farncomb's family name is recorded as Farncomb[22].
  • Harold Farncomb's given name is recorded as Harold[23].
  • Harold Farncomb's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Harold Farncomb[24].
  • Harold Farncomb's Commons gallery is recorded as Harold Farncomb[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Sydney[2], Harold Farncomb… he was born on February 28, 1899[3].

Education

Harold Farncomb was educated at Royal Australian Naval College, HMAS Creswell[9].

Career and Affiliations

Harold Farncomb's professions included military personnel[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Service Order[10], a military decoration[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1886[28]; Companion of the Order of the Bath[11], a grade of an order[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1815[31]; Navy Cross[12], a courage award[32], in United States[33], founded in 1919[34]; Commander of the Legion of Merit[13], a grade of an order[35], in United States[36]; and Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[14], a grade of an order[37], in United States[38].

Death and Burial

Harold Farncomb died on February 12, 1971[5]. He died in New South Wales[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Harold Farncomb include HMAS Farncomb[39], a submarine[40], in Australia[41].

Why It Matters

Harold Farncomb ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

Entities named for him include HMAS Farncomb[39], a submarine[40], in Australia[41].

FAQs

Where was Harold Farncomb born?

Born in Sydney[2], Harold Farncomb…

Where did Harold Farncomb die?

Harold Farncomb passed away in New South Wales[4].

What did Harold Farncomb do for work?

Harold Farncomb worked as military personnel[6].

Where did Harold Farncomb go to school?

Harold Farncomb was educated at Royal Australian Naval College, HMAS Creswell[9].

What awards did Harold Farncomb receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Service Order[10], Companion of the Order of the Bath[11], Navy Cross[12], and Commander of the Legion of Merit[13].

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  1. [39] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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