After three years' service commanding the Asiatic Fleet, Admiral Yarnell was transferred to the Retired List; but on 1 November 1941, as war loomed he was recalled to the office of the Secretary of the Navy as Special Adviser to the Chinese Military Mission.
Admiral Yarnell was transferred to the Retired List; but on 1 November 1941. This was after three years' service commanding the Asiatic Fleet. War loomed. He was recalled to the office of the Secretary of the Navy as Special Adviser to the Chinese Military Mission.