Admiral William Gore Jones (12 March 1826 – 28 May 1888) was a Royal Navy officer who served as Commander-in-Chief, East Indies Station.
Naval career Jones became a lieutenant in 1848.William Loney RN For his service in the Black Sea during the Crimean War, he given the Légion d'honneur, 5th class and the Order of the Medjidie, 5th class. Promoted to captain in 1861, he took command of HMS Princess Royal, Flagship of Sir George King, in 1864. He was appointed Commander-in-Chief, East Indies Station in 1879 and retired in 1887.
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