Memorial: M4633

Wall tablet in Church of the Blessed Mary, Walmer, Kent commemorating Rear-Admiral of the White Sir John Hill, RN d. 1855

Location

Church of the Blessed Mary, Walmer, Kent, England

Transcript

'S.M. of Sir John Hill, Kt., Rear Admiral of the White Squadron, Captain of Sandown Castle, ob. 20 Jan.,1855, aged 81 yrs. He was first lieut. of the 'Minotaur' in the battle of the Nile in 1798. Served with the army in Egypt under Gen. Sir R. Abercrombie in 1801. employed more than 60 yrs. in the military and civil departments of the Royal Navy until promoted to the rank of Flag Officer; during which he attracted the notice and gained the esteem of F.M. Duke of Wellington. Conspicuous for indefatigable zeal, and activity, his valuable services were on several occasions acknowledged and honoured by his sovereign's approbation'

Details

Type: Wall tablet
Position: North wall of nave
Vessel: HMS 'Minotaur'

Event

Battle of the Nile 1798

People

Hill, John
Age: 81
Date of Death: 20/1/1855
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Rear Admiral of the White
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: DOSSIER.

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