Rank:

Commander

Awarded on:

March 28th, 1935

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

H.M.A.S. Australia, Royal Australian Navy

Awarded on:

November 3rd, 1942

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Commodore (First Class)

Unit:

H.M.A.S. Australia, Royal Australian Navy

Awarded on:

February 9th, 1943

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Commodore (First Class)

Awarded on:

March 23rd, 1945

"For distinguished services & gallantry in S. France."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Commodore (First Class)

Awarded on:

May 1st, 1945

"For most distinguished services in assault landing at Lingayan Gulf."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

H.M.S. Attacker (D02), Royal Navy

Awarded on:

August 14th, 1945

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Rear-admiral

Unit:

Australian Squadron, Royal Australian Navy

Awarded on:

May 15th, 1947

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Commodore (First Class)

Unit:

Australian Squadron, Royal Australian Navy

Awarded on:

January 2nd, 1948

"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."