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Captain (retired) Arthur Francis Gresley, (4 September, 1844 – 2 October, 1899) served in the Royal Navy.

Gresley started his naval career in Illustrious, but was moved into the new H.M.S. Britannia when she opened in January, 1859.

Gresley was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 11 September, 1866.

Gresley was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1881.

Retired on own request on 4 September 1891 (1894?).

Gresley was promoted to the rank of Captain (retired) on 31 December, 1896.

Naval Appointments
Preceded by William F. Snowden	Captain of H.M.S. Contest 7 Mar, 1879	Succeeded by Thomas E. Miller

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+{{CaptRN}} (retired) '''Arthur Francis Gresley''', (4 September, 1844 &ndash; 2 October, 1899) served in the [[Royal Navy]].
 ==Life & Career==
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-Gresley was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on
+Gresley was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 11 September, 1866.
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-Gresley was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on
+Gresley was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1881.
-Gresley was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on
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+Retired on own request on 4 September 1891 (1894?).
+Gresley was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} (retired) on 31 December, 1896.
 ==See Also==
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