Naval General Service Medal clasp Algiers (WILLIAM BURT, MIDSHIPMAN.)
William Burt, Midshipman born Plymouth 1799 Entered RN 13.11.1811 Midshipman 3.3.1814 participated bombardment of Algiers To Coastguard 11.6.1835.
Burt entered the Navy on 13 November 1811, as a Supernumerary on board the Salvador Del Mundo, Captain Nash's flagship at Plymouth. He removed, on 1 August 1812, as First Class Volunteer to the Pheasant under Capt. John Palmer on the Newfoundland station, and on 3 March 1814 became Midshipman of the Ville de Paris, bearing the flag in the channel of Sir Harry Burrard Neale. He afterwards also served in the Chesapeake under Capt. Fras. Newcombe. He was posted to the Superb under Capt. Charles Ekins under whom he served in the bombardment of Algiers.
He continued employed until December 1821 when, joining the Carnation, he proceeded to the West Indies. In October 1823, after passing his examinations, he was transferred to the UNION schooner and in that vessel appears to have been strenuously employed in the suppression of piracy. Having been 12 years a mate he was promoted, for good conduct and active service to Lieutenant. Since 11.6.1835 he has been in command of a station in the Coastguard.
The Bombardment of Algiers was a joint operation by Britain and the Netherlands on August 27, 1816 to end the slavery practices of Omar Agha, the Dey of Algiers.
