Captain Rawleigh MANSEL died 1796

[Regorian]

He was a company commander. In 1796 we were attacking St Vincent which was French. There were heavy losses and perhaps your ancestor was KIA.

I don't know whether officers had personal records, but I would have thought so. Also promotions etc. were posted in the Gazette.

I'm surprised no expert has been along and seen your Thread.

There's this, it's rather long.

http://www.pbenyon.plus.com/Naval_History/Vol_I/P_369.html.

[Peter Cockerill]

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Pete