Naval officer, administrator and trainer. Born Staffordshire. Defeated the Spanish fleet at the Battle of Cape St Vincent in 1797. Recognised the potential of the young Nelson and brought him on. Initially they had a good rapport but a legal battle over prize money spoilt the relationship. Died at home in Brentwood, Essex.
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John Jervis, 1st Earl of St Vincent
Commemorated ati
Other Subjects
E. Sears
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
War served, WW1
1 memorial
Bengal Artillery 2nd Company 3rd Battalion
Part of the force commanded by Havelock.
1 memorial
War dead, WW2
1 memorial
War dead, WW2
1 memorial
1 memorial
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