Hewett, William Nathan Wrighte, Sir, 1834-1888
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William Nathan Wrighte Hewett was a British naval officer. He received the Victoria Cross for gallant conduct during the Crimean War. Hewett became a commander in 1858 and served all over the world and on various ships, including the HMS Rinaldo in North America and the West Indies, eventually becoming commander-in-cheif of the East Indies and reaching the rank of Vice-Admiral before his death in 1888.
From the description of Hewett, William Nathan Wrighte, log, 1862-1864. (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 82223925
Epithet: KCB, VC
British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000568.0x000007
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- Sudan, Africa (as recorded)
- Great Britain (as recorded)
- Saint Kilda (Scotland) (as recorded)
