Herbert Sawyer

Admiral Sir Herbert Sawyer KCB (fl. 1783–1833) was an officer of the Royal Navy who saw service during the American Revolution, the French Revolutionary War, the War of 1812 and the Napoleonic Wars. He eventually rose to the rank of Admiral.

Herbert Sawyer
Herbert Sawyer by Robert Field
Bornfl. 1783
Died1833
Bath, Somerset
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Service/branchRoyal Navy
Years of service– 1833
RankAdmiral
Commands heldHMS Porcupine
HMS Pegasus
HMS Amphion
HMS Nassau
HMS Saturn
HMS Russell
HMS Juste
North American Station
Cork Station
Battles/warsNapoleonic Wars
AwardsKnight Commander of the Order of the Bath
RelationsHerbert Sawyer (Father)
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