Francis John Foley
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Vice-Admiral Francis John Foley, Royal Navy (2 December, 1855 – 5 March, 1911) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Foley was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1895.[1]
He was appointed a Naval Aide-de-Camp to King Edward VII on 24 May, 1905, vice Chisholm-Batten.[2]
Flag Rank
Foley was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 1 July, 1906.[3]
Footnotes
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 26694. p. 7532. 31 December, 1895.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 27807. p. 4254. 16 June, 1905.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 27928. p. 4554. 3 July, 1906.
Bibliography
- "Obituary" (Obituaries). The Times. Monday, 6 March, 1911. Issue 39525, col E, pg. 11.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/87.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/38.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/19.
