Ship's surgeon. Born in Derry, Ireland. He served on several ships before becoming surgeon on H.M.S. Victory in December 1804. At the Battle of Trafalgar, he performed several amputations, but did not administer to Nelson, as he believed he was beyond treatment.
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Sir William Beatty
Sacred to the memory of Sir William Beatty, MD, LCP, FRS, surgeon, Royal Navy...
A member of Jas. Shoolbred & Co. Ltd. who served in WW1 and returned. Royal Berkshire Regiment
Died in WW1 serving in the 22nd Battalion, The London Regiment.
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