John Treasure Jones
British naval officer (1905–1993) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Captain John Treasure Jones RD, (15 August 1905 – 12 May 1993) was a British naval officer who became a well-known media figure in the mid-1960s following his appointment as the last master of the Cunard liner, RMS Queen Mary.[1] He has been described as one of the 20th century's most distinguished mariners, in war and in peacetime.[2] His forebears were men of the sea, who had captained sailing ships, and he elected to follow in their tradition.[lower-alpha 1]
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John Treasure Jones | |
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Born | (1905-08-15)15 August 1905 Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire |
Died | 12 May 1993(1993-05-12) (aged 87) Chandlers Ford, Hampshire |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | |
Years of service | 1921–1968 (46½ years) |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | Royal Naval Reserve Cunard-White Star Line |
Commands held | as listed |
Battles/wars | World War II • Battle of the Atlantic • Battle of the Mediterranean |
Awards | as listed |
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