A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Greet, William
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GREET. (Lieutenant, 1840.)
William Greet is son of the late Alex. Greet, Esq., and nephew of Thos. Young Greet, Esq., many years Mayor and Chamberlain of the borough of Queensborough, Isle of Sheppey; and stepson of Lieut. Jas. Tilley, R.N.
This officer entered the Navy, 29 Nov. 1825; passed his examination in 1832; and obtained his commission 20 Aug. 1840. He became, 1 Oct. following, Additional-Lieutenant of the Camperdown 104, flag-ship at the Nore of Sir Henry Digby and Sir Edw. Brace; and since 1 Jan. 1843 has been in command of the Perseus, off the Tower. Lieut. Greet is married and has issue.