Basic Details Surname Kempenfelt Forenames Richard Gender Male Information stated on memorial War American War of Independence (1776-1783) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Royal George Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Rear Admiral Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Rear Admiral Death and Burial details Year of death 1782 Month of death August Day of death 29 Age at death 64 Manner of death reference Killed in Action