A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Cheere, John
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CHEERE. (Commander, 1845.)
John Cheere passed his examination in 1826; obtained his first commission 30 April, 1836; served from 13 Feb. 1837, until the spring off 1841, in the Bellerophon 80, Capts. Sam. Jackson and Chas. John Austen, on the Mediterranean station; joined, 2 Dec. following the St. Vincent 120, flag-ship at Portsmouth of Sir Chas. Rowley; and on 21 June, 1845, was promoted to his present rank, in honour of the Queen’s visit to the experimental squadron at Spithead. He has since been on half-pay. Agents – Hallett and Robinson.