WILLIAM WALKER (a), Esq., K.T.S.
[Commander.]
Obtained his first commission in Aug. 1811, and subsequently served under Captains James Nash and Charles Dashwood, in the Saturn 56, and Windsor Castle 74, on the Halifax and Lisbon stations. The London Gazette of April 19th, 1825, notified that permission had been granted to him to accept and wear the insignia of a Knight of the Royal Portuguese military order of the Tower and Sword, which King John was pleased to confer upon him on visiting the latter ship, after his temporary deposition in May 1824. He was advanced to the rank of commander on the 25th Aug. 1828.
GEORGE RODNEY MUNDY, Esq.
[Commander.]
A son of Lieutenant-General Godfrey Basil Mundy, by the Hon. Sarah Brydges, youngest daughter of the late Admiral Lord Rodney.
This officer was made a lieutenant in Feb. 1826; advanced to the rank of commander on the 25th Aug. 1828; and appointed to the Favorite sloop, fitting out for the Mediterranean station, Aug. 29th, 1833.
THOMAS PITT ROBINSON, Esq.
[Commander.]
Obtained his first commission in Mar. 1812; and subsequently served under Captains Robert Henderson and John Tailour, in the Tigris frigate and Tonnant 80[1], on the West India and Irish stations. He was advanced to his present rank on the 26th Aug. 1828; and has recently been appointed an inspecting commander of the coast guard.
- ↑ Flag-ship of the late Sir Benjamin Hallowell Carew.
