tain Charles Jones, to the command of the Derwent sloop, June 27th, 1814.
JOHN BERNEY, Esq.
[Commander.]
Second son of the late Sir John Berney, Bart., by Henrietta, daughter of George, first Earl of Abergavenny.
This officer was born in 1782. He served as midshipman on board the Arrogant 74, in the East Indies, from whence he returned home acting lieutenant of la Sybille frigate, Captain Charles Adam, in April, 1803. His first commission bears date July 27th following. We next find him in the Invincible 74, Captain Ross Donnelly; and lastly in the Royal Sovereign yacht, acting Captain Sir John P. Beresford. He obtained the rank of commander June 27th, 1814.
HENRY MASTERMAN MARSHALL, Esq.
[Commander.]
Is a son of the late Rev. Marshall, of Saltash, co. Cornwall; and nephew to the late superannuated Rear-Admiral Thomas Gaberion. His grandfather, Mr. Masterman, was many years a purser and secretary in the navy.
This officer was born at St. Stephen’s, near Saltash. He first went to sea about the close of 1794; and was a midshipman on board the Swiftsure 74, Captain Benjamin Hallowell, (now Sir B. H. Carew) at the memorable battle of the Nile; previous to which he had distinguished himself on various occasions of boat-service, before Cadiz, and thereby attracted the attention of Earl St. Vincent, by whom he was led to expect a commission as soon as qualified for promotion. He was afterwards very actively employed in boats on the coasts of Egypt and Italy; and had the honor of serving as aid-de-camp to his gallant captain at the sieges of St. Elmoand[errata 1] Gaieta, in June and July, 1799.[1] He also assisted at the capture of two Spanish frigates, laden with quicksilver, and
Errata:
- ↑ Correction: Elmoand should be amended to Elmo and
