Midshipman Richard Dale, an American who was the last victim of the War of 1812
In Honor of Service
N.S.
U.S.D.
1812
In the War of 1812
Richard Sutherland Dale
Midshipman Richard Sutherland Dale, the oldest son of Commodore Richard Dale from Philadelphia, was 20 years old when he lost his leg after his ship President engaged a British warship in the 1815 war between Britain and the US.
He was brought to St. George's for treatment and cared for in Stennet's Hotel where the Bank of Butterfield now sits in the Town Square. However, he succumbed to his injuries on February 22, 1815.
But he was never forgotten. Every February 22, when the US Marine Corp was stationed on the US base in St. George's, a small parade would be held to honour the Midshipman who gave his life in the last military action on the seas between the US and England.
The ceremony ceased when the base withdrew in 1995. However, the Friends of St. Peter's Foundation, which works to preserve and increase interest in the church in St. George, reintroduced the ceremony in 2006.
Descendants of Bermudian Scarret Adams who served in the US Navy and who found the Midshipman's grave, donated funds so that every year a wreath of white Passion flowers can be laid.
Courtesy of Royal Gazette reporter Tauria Raynor
In Honor of Service
N.S.
U.S.D.
1812
In the War of 1812
Richard Sutherland Dale
Midshipman Richard Sutherland Dale, the oldest son of Commodore Richard Dale from Philadelphia, was 20 years old when he lost his leg after his ship President engaged a British warship in the 1815 war between Britain and the US.
He was brought to St. George's for treatment and cared for in Stennet's Hotel where the Bank of Butterfield now sits in the Town Square. However, he succumbed to his injuries on February 22, 1815.
But he was never forgotten. Every February 22, when the US Marine Corp was stationed on the US base in St. George's, a small parade would be held to honour the Midshipman who gave his life in the last military action on the seas between the US and England.
The ceremony ceased when the base withdrew in 1995. However, the Friends of St. Peter's Foundation, which works to preserve and increase interest in the church in St. George, reintroduced the ceremony in 2006.
Descendants of Bermudian Scarret Adams who served in the US Navy and who found the Midshipman's grave, donated funds so that every year a wreath of white Passion flowers can be laid.
Courtesy of Royal Gazette reporter Tauria Raynor
Midshipman Richard Dale, an American who was the last victim of the War of 1812
In Honor of Service
N.S.
U.S.D.
1812
In the War of 1812
Richard Sutherland Dale
Midshipman Richard Sutherland Dale, the oldest son of Commodore Richard Dale from Philadelphia, was 20 years old when he lost his leg after his ship President engaged a British warship in the 1815 war between Britain and the US.
He was brought to St. George's for treatment and cared for in Stennet's Hotel where the Bank of Butterfield now sits in the Town Square. However, he succumbed to his injuries on February 22, 1815.
But he was never forgotten. Every February 22, when the US Marine Corp was stationed on the US base in St. George's, a small parade would be held to honour the Midshipman who gave his life in the last military action on the seas between the US and England.
The ceremony ceased when the base withdrew in 1995. However, the Friends of St. Peter's Foundation, which works to preserve and increase interest in the church in St. George, reintroduced the ceremony in 2006.
Descendants of Bermudian Scarret Adams who served in the US Navy and who found the Midshipman's grave, donated funds so that every year a wreath of white Passion flowers can be laid.
Courtesy of Royal Gazette reporter Tauria Raynor
In Honor of Service
N.S.
U.S.D.
1812
In the War of 1812
Richard Sutherland Dale
Midshipman Richard Sutherland Dale, the oldest son of Commodore Richard Dale from Philadelphia, was 20 years old when he lost his leg after his ship President engaged a British warship in the 1815 war between Britain and the US.
He was brought to St. George's for treatment and cared for in Stennet's Hotel where the Bank of Butterfield now sits in the Town Square. However, he succumbed to his injuries on February 22, 1815.
But he was never forgotten. Every February 22, when the US Marine Corp was stationed on the US base in St. George's, a small parade would be held to honour the Midshipman who gave his life in the last military action on the seas between the US and England.
The ceremony ceased when the base withdrew in 1995. However, the Friends of St. Peter's Foundation, which works to preserve and increase interest in the church in St. George, reintroduced the ceremony in 2006.
Descendants of Bermudian Scarret Adams who served in the US Navy and who found the Midshipman's grave, donated funds so that every year a wreath of white Passion flowers can be laid.
Courtesy of Royal Gazette reporter Tauria Raynor
