William Gore Jones
Admiral William Gore Jones CB (12 March 1826 – 28 May 1888) was a Royal Navy officer who went on to be Commander-in-Chief, East Indies Station.
William Gore Jones | |
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| Born | 12 March 1826 |
| Died | 28 May 1888 (aged 62) |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/ |  Royal Navy |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held | East Indies Station |
| Battles/wars | Crimean War |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath |
Naval career
Jones became a lieutenant in 1848.[1] For his service in the Black Sea during the Crimean War, he given the Légion d'honneur, 5th class[2] and the Order of the Medjidie, 5th class.[3] Promoted to Captain in 1861, he took command of HMS Princess Royal, Flagship of Sir George King, in 1864.[1] He was appointed Commander-in-Chief, East Indies Station in 1879[1] and retired in 1887.[4]
References
- William Loney RN
- "No. 21909". The London Gazette. 4 August 1856. p. 2699.
- "No. 22122". The London Gazette. 3 April 1858. p. 1736.
- "No. 25749". The London Gazette. 21 October 1887. p. 5653.
| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded by John Corbett |
Commander-in-Chief, East Indies Station 1879–1882 |
Succeeded by Sir William Hewett |
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