John Crawford Wilson

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Rear-Admiral John Crawford Wilson, (27 October, 1834 – 4 July, 1885) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Wilson was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 31 October, 1855.

Wilson was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 January, 1861.

Wilson was promoted to the rank of Captain on 17 February, 1865.

Wilson was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 28 November, 1881.

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Bibliography

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
Sir Francis W. Sullivan, Bart.
Second-in-Command, Channel Squadron
1 Apr, 1883[1] – 12 Apr, 1884[2]
Succeeded by
William H. Whyte
Preceded by
Charles T. Curme
Admiral Superintendent, Devonport Dockyard
23 Feb, 1885
Succeeded by
Henry D. Grant

Footnotes

  1. Wilson service record. The National Archives. ADM 196/37/1551.
  2. Wilson service record. The National Archives. ADM 196/37/1551.