Prickett, Thomas (NBD) (Q24020768)
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PRICKETT. (English)
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Captain, 1824. f-p., 15; h-p., 33. (English)
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John Prickett, a veteran who served his country with zeal for upwards of 50 years, obtained his first commission in April, 1794, and was one of those few meritorious officers who were advanced to the rank of Lieutenant from that of Master. In Jan. 1795 he assisted, as third of the Blanche of 38 guns and 198 men, at the capture of La Pique of 38 guns and about 279 men, after a deadly action of nearly four hours and a half, in which the British sustained a loss of 8 persons, including their Captain, Rob. Faulknor, killed, and 21 wounded, and the enemy of 76 killed and 110 wounded. During the latter part of the French revolutionary war he commanded the Borer gun-brig. He afterwards had charge of a division of transports, and was employed in co-operating with the army under the Duke of Wellington. In 1811 he was appointed senior of the Warrior 74, commanded by the late Viscount Torrington. He attained the rank of Commander 12 Aug. 1812, and died early in the year 1823. (English)
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