William Jones (c.1731-1779)

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William Jones

NationalityBritish 
RolesNaval Sailor 
Date of Birthc.1731CSORN
First Known Service10.3.1758CSORN
Last Known Service27.11.1779CSORN
Date of Death27.11.1779CSORN

Event History


Date fromDate toEventSource
14.3.1759 LieutenantCSORN
12.12.1759 Passed the Lieutenant's Examination ADM 107/5/165RNLPC
11.11.17766.12.1776
Racehorse (10) 1776-1776
British 10 Gun
Unrated Schooner
, Lieutenant, and Commanding Officer		NDARVII
28.10.177827.11.1779
Nimble (10) 1778-1781
British 10 Gun
Unrated Cutter
, Lieutenant, and Commanding Officer		BWAS-1714
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