Henry James Feakes

Feakes, Henry James (1876-1950), RADM, CBE 1933; b. 16 Mar. 1876 London; entered Thames Nautical Training Coll. as cadet, admitted to RN Reserve; worked in merchant marine, incl. P & O Steam navigation Co.; joined Comwlth Naval Forces 1906 (Sub-Lieut. 1907); brought Parramata to Aust as Lieut.-in-comd 1910; to UK 1912 for navig. course, served in HMS Orion; Navig. Officer Sydney 1913-14; 1914-18 War (CO Psyche 1915-17); Exec. Officer Australia, Melbourne; Supt. Flinders Naval Depot 1925-27; Naval LO London 1927-29; CO Albatross 1930-31; Supt. Naval Estabs Sydney and Capt.-in-charge NSW 1931-33; also Second Naval Member ANB 1930-33 (retd.); prom. Rear-Adm on retirement; d. 24 Apr. 1950 Sydney.