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| + | Jones was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 4 April, 1870.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/23605/pages/2099 no. 23605. p. 2099.] 8 April, 1870.</ref> | ||
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Jones was promoted to the rank of {{AdmRN}} on 26 December, 1897, vice [[Charles John Rowley|Rowley]].<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/26924/pages/7854 no. 26924. p. 7854.] 31 December, 1897.</ref> | Jones was promoted to the rank of {{AdmRN}} on 26 December, 1897, vice [[Charles John Rowley|Rowley]].<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/26924/pages/7854 no. 26924. p. 7854.] 31 December, 1897.</ref> | ||
Revision as of 12:19, 4 August 2011
Admiral (19 July, 1836 – 22 June, 1912) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Early Life & Career
Jones was promoted to the rank of Captain on 4 April, 1870.[1]
Jones was promoted to the rank of Admiral on 26 December, 1897, vice Rowley.[2]
Footnotes
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 23605. p. 2099. 8 April, 1870.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 26924. p. 7854. 31 December, 1897.
Bibliography
- "Admiral Loftus Jones" (Obituaries). The Times. Tuesday, 25 June, 1912. Issue 39934, col C, pg. 10.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/70.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/36.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/14.
