Royal Naval Biography/Drew, Andrew

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2387410Royal Naval Biography — Drew, AndrewJohn Marshall


ANDREW DREW, Esq.
[Commander.]

Passed his examination, at Sheerness, in May 1812; and was serving on board the Eurotas frigate. Captain (now Sir John) Phillimore, at the capture of la Clorinde, in Feb. 1814[1]. For his conduct on that occasion, he was appointed a lieutenant of the same ship, on the 4th of the ensuing month. He obtained a commander’s commission in Oct. 1824.