 At the First of June, "Marlborough" was dismasted in close combat with several French ships and Berkeley badly wounded in the head and thigh, having to retire below after a period to staunch the bleeding.He had a long convalescence after the action but was amongst the captains selected for the gold medal commemorating the action, only awarded to those felt to have played a significant part in the victory.Returning to service in 1795, Berkeley commanded HMS "Formidable" off Brest, Cadiz, Ireland and the Texel, coming ashore in 1798 to command the Sussex sea fencibles.