call and chain, likewise suitably inscribed, should be given to John Marks, “for his exemplary bravery[1].”
Mr. Rowed’s last appointment was, Nov. 6th, 1811, to the Swan cutter; in which vessel he continued until promoted to the rank of commander, June 15th, 1814. He died on the 6th Jan. 1831.
JOHN WATSON, Esq.
[Commander.]
Obtained the rank of lieutenant in Aug. 1794; and, during the late war, commanded the Aggressor gun-brig, for several years, on the Baltic and North Sea stations. His commission as commander bears date June 15th, 1814.
JOHN FENNELL, Esq.
[Commander.]
Obtained his first commission in Oct. 1794; and was taken prisoner while serving as senior lieutenant of la Minerve frigate. Captain (now Sir Jahleel) Brenton, July 2d, 1803[2]. He continued in France during the remainder of the war, a period of nearly eleven years; and was promoted to his present rank on the 15th June, 1814.
WALTER BOSWELL, Esq.
[Commander.]
Was made a lieutenant in Mar. 1795. He commanded the Conquest gun-brig, principally employed on the Jersey station, from Oct. 1804 until advanced to his present rank, June 15th, 1814.
- ↑ The Patriotic Fund was established on the 20th July, 1803, between which period and Mar. 1st, 1820, the amount of subscriptions was £595,000; the greatest part of which appears to have been paid away in annuities and donations, swords, vases, and other honorary marks of distinction.
- ↑ See Vol. II, Part I, p. 266.
