Men of Kent and Kentishmen/John Harvey
John Harvey,
NAVAL OFFICER,
A member of the family of the great physician, was the son of Richard Harvey, of Elmton, in the parish of Eythorne, where he was born 9th July, 1740. At an early age he went to sea, where, by his diligence, good conduct, and attention to duty, he rose to the rank of captain, and obtained the command of a ship. He served with distinction under Hood and Rodney, and was present with Lord Howe on the glorious 1st of June 1794. On that occasion he commanded the Brunswick, which had the honour of holding the second place in the line of battle. Having his arm shot off in the action he was taken down, but refused all attention until the wounded sailors around had been dressed. For such conduct as this he was adored by his men. He died of his wounds received in the action at Portsmouth, 29th June following, to the great regret of the fleet and nation. He lies buried at Eastry in his native county.
[See "Gentleman's Magazine," 1794.]