William Gore Jones
| William Gore Jones | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 March 1826 |
| Died | 28 May 1888 (aged 62) |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 Royal Navy |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held | East Indies Station |
| Battles/wars | Crimean War |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath |
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.
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
- 1 2 3 William Loney RN
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 21909. p. 2699. 4 August 1856. Retrieved 2010-09-26.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 22122. p. 1736. 3 April 1858. Retrieved 2010-09-26.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 25749. p. 5653. 21 October 1887. Retrieved 2010-09-26.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Corbett |
Commander-in-Chief, East Indies Station 1879–1882 |
Succeeded by Sir William Hewett |
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