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George Farthing


NationalityBritish 
RolesNaval Sailor 
First Known Service1794ADM 171/8
Last Known Service1794ADM 171/8

Event History


Date fromDate toEventSource
1794 
Irresistible (74) 1782-1806
British 74 Gun
3rd Rate Ship of the Line
, Able Seaman
ADM 171/8
4.1.17944.6.1794Operations against San Domingo 
1847 Received the Naval General Service Medal with a clasp for the boat action involving the boats of the Irresistible in the boarding and capturing of the French frigate Bienvenue and other vessels at Port Royal, Martinique, on 1794/03/20ADM 171/8
1847 Received the Naval General Service Medal with a clasp for the boat action involving the boats of the Irresistible in the boarding and capturing of the French frigate Bienvenue and other vessels at Port Royal, Martinique, on 1794/03/20ADM 171/8

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Posted by Marion McHardy on Tuesday 6th of May 2025 13:07

I have just found this while researching my family tree.
George Farthing was my third great-grandfather; what an incredible family I have. So glad I found the information


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