William Gore Jones

William Gore Jones
Born 12 March 1826
Died 28 May 1888 (1888-05-29) (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.

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. 1 2 3 William Loney RN
  2. ↑ "No. 21909". The London Gazette. 4 August 1856. p. 2699.
  3. ↑ "No. 22122". The London Gazette. 3 April 1858. p. 1736.
  4. ↑ "No. 25749". The London Gazette. 21 October 1887. p. 5653.
Military offices
Preceded by
John Corbett		 Commander-in-Chief, East Indies Station
1879–1882		 Succeeded by
Sir William Hewett
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