Plaque in Paul, Cornwall commemorating Joseph Trewavas VC d. 1905
Location
St Paulinus Church, Paul, Cornwall, England
Transcript
'IN MEMORY OF / JOSEPH TREWAVAS / VC CGM RN / OF MOUSEHOLE / 1835-1905 / STRAITS OF GENITCHI / (CRIMEA) 1855 / Mousehole RBL 2002'
Details
Type: Plaque
Position: Interior
Materials: Slate
Date Erected: 26/6/2002
Position: Interior
Materials: Slate
Date Erected: 26/6/2002
Event
Crimea War
Event Date
1853-1856
Event Category
19th century conflicts in Asia
People
Trewavas, Joseph
Age: 69
Date of Death: 20/7/1905
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Able Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy
Age: 69
Date of Death: 20/7/1905
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Able Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy
Extra
Notes: Victoria Cross winner.
Bibliography: 'Cornish Guardian' 4 July 2002, 'Western Morning News' 4 June 2002.
Bibliography: 'Cornish Guardian' 4 July 2002, 'Western Morning News' 4 June 2002.