John Legge (c.1716-1779)

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John Legge

NationalityBritish 
RolesNaval Sailor 
Date of Birthc.1716CSORN
First Known Service1.5.1732CSORN
Last Known Service9.1747CSORN
Date of Death9.9.1779ADM 104
Will Probated2.11.1779, PROB 11/1057/89

Event History


Date fromDate toEventSource
19.7.1739 Passed the Lieutenant's Examination ADM 107/3/340RNLPC
31.8.1739 Lieutenant ADM 6/15/218CSORN
19.7.1746 Commander ADM 6/17/130CSORN
19.7.174617.8.1747
Pluto (8) 1745-1747
British 8 Gun
Unrated Sloop
, Commander and Commanding Officer ADM 6/17/130		BWAS-1714
20.6.1747 Action of June 20 1747 
1.7.17799.9.1779Included in the list of captains receiving half-pay.ADM 104
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