Admiral Yarnell comes to the command of the Asiatic Fleet from, duty os Commandant of the Math Naval District at Pearl Harbour, Hawaii, Since his graduation from the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. in 1893, he has had a la tinguished career in the service of his country,—He began with a post on the U.S.S, Oregon, which he held from 1807 to 1899, during the exelting period of the' Spanish-American War. For the next three years, he served on the Aslatle Station, being on the Albany, the Yorktown, and fon the staff of Admiral George Remey on the Brooklyn, From 1902 to 1905, he served on' the torpedo boats Biddle, Stockton, Barry, and Date, coming' to China on the Barry 1608, and taking command: of the Dale in 1905, From that time until 1033, he held a wide variety of posts, finally assuming the command -at Pearl Harbour, which he has now handed over to Admiral -Mutfin, Admiral Murfin rendered dis-Uingulshed service during the World War, when he built, organized, and commanded mine has North Scotland, for laying the North Sea mine barrage, "For his services, he was awarded the Distingulshed Service Medal (U.S.) and was honoured by the British Government by being made a Companion of the Order of St. Michael and St. George, "He also wears the Spanish War Modal, the West Indian' Campaign Medal, Mexican Campaign Medal and the Viclory Medal, Born in Ohio in 1870, Admiral Murfin graduated from the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis 190%. During the " Spanish American War, he. served on' the USS, Towa in the North Auantle Squadron, took part in the bombard. ment of the fortifications for San Juan, Porto Rice, and was at the blockading of the Spanish Fleet at Santiago. Later, he commanded the Saratoga, the Albany, the Miscou, the Pueblo, the Concord, and the 'West Virginia, " Since attaining the rank of admiral, he has commanded 'Training Squadron One, Cruisen Division Two, Baltleship' Diviston
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