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A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Gearey, William Henry

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1720925A Naval Biographical Dictionary — Gearey, William HenryWilliam Richard O'Byrne

GEAREY. (Lieutenant, 1823.)

William Henry Gearey was promoted to a Lieutenancy, 22 March, 1823, in the Surinam 18 Capt. Chas. Crole, on the West India station, whence he afterwards invalided. He next joined 22 Nov. 1826, the Acorn 18, Capt. Alex. Ellice, employed on Particular Service; but, since the period of his leaving that vessel, has not been afloat. Agents – Messrs. Stilwell.