Basic Details
Surname
Dashwood
Forenames
Charles
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
War
American War of Independence (1776-1783)
Served or died
Served
Honours
KCB Knight Grand Cross of Tower and Sword
Notes
Dashwood took part in several conflicts, but the Memorial commemorates his participation in the Siege of Gibraltar (12 April 1781) during the American War of Independence, and the Glorious First of June (12 June 1794) during the French Revolutionary Wars
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Service (Primary - Stated)
Royal Navy
Rank / Title (Primary - Stated)
Vice Admiral
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
Royal Navy
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Vice Admiral
Death and Burial details
Town of death
Torquay
Town of burial
Torquay
Year of death
1857
Month of death
September
Day of death
21
Age at death
83