In the churchyard.

Isolated Burial

A rectangular white marble headstone engraved in black lettering commemorating Midshipman Richard Sutherland Dale who was severely wounded during a battle on January 15, 1815. This replica headstone was installed in 2015 by a joint effort between The Naval Order, The 1805 Club, and The Friends of St. Peter’s Church, replacing the original weathered marble stone.

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IN MEMORY

of

RICHARD SUTHERLAND DALE

Eldest Son of Commodore Richard Dale

of Philadelphia, in the U.S. of America,

and Midshipman in the U.S. Navy.

He departed this life at St. George’s Bermudas

on the 22nd day of February A.D. 1815,

aged 20 years 1 month & 17 days.

He lost his right leg in an engagement between

the U.S. Frigate President and a squadron

of His Britannick Majesty’s Ships of War

on the 15th of January A.D. 1815.

His confinement caused a severe complaint

in his back which in a short time

terminated his life.

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This stone

records the tribute

of his parents' gratitude

to those inhabitants of St. George’s

whose generous and tender sympathy

prompted the kindest attentions

to their Son while living

and honoured him,

when dead.