A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Cordry, George
CORDRY. (Lieut., 1815. f-p., 13; h-p., 31.)
George Cordry entered the Navy, 6 March, 1803, as A.B., on board the Monkey gun-brig, in which, under various officers, he served, latterly as Midshipman, on the Home station, until Aug. 1805. He then joined the Polyphemus 64, Capt. Robt. Redmill, and, on 21 Oct. following, was present at the battle of Trafalgar. Being unfortunately taken prisoner, however, towards the close of the latter year, he remained in captivity for the long space of eight years and five months. On his ultimate release, he became attached, in July, 1814, to the Escort gun-brig, Lieut.-Commander Geo. Vandeput Crosbe, on the Halifax station; and afterwards, as Master’s Mate, to the Iris 36, flag-ship at Deptford of Sir Home Popham. He was awarded a commission 11 March, 1815; but was placed on half-pay 15 Oct. following, and has not since been afloat. Agents – Messrs. Stilwell.