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Revision as of 13:38, 15 May 2020
Captain (retired) Francis George Crofton, (7 June, 1838 – 30 September, 1907) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Crofton was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in June, 1859.
Crofton was promoted to the rank of Commander on 13 February, 1873.
Retired owing to non-service in August, 1882.
Crofton was promoted to the rank of Captain on 13 February, 1888.
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Frederick de V. Sanders |
Captain of H.M.S. Trinculo 7 Apr, 1869[Fact Check] – 5 Sep, 1870[1] |
Succeeded by Vessel Lost |
| Preceded by Ralph L. Turton |
Captain of H.M.S. Pigeon 10 Feb, 1872[2] – 14 Feb, 1873[Inference] |
Succeeded by John A. H. Trotter |
Footnotes
- ↑ Hepper. British Warship Losses in the Ironclad Era: 1860-1919. p. 7.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1873). p. 195.
