William Gore Jones
William Gore Jones | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 March 1826 |
| Died | 28 May 1888 (aged 62) |
| Allegiance |  Companion of the Order of the Bath |
CB (12 March 1826 – 28 May 1888) was a Royal Navy officer who went on to be Commander-in-Chief, East Indies Station
.
Jones became a
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
- ^ a b c 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.