Memorial: M2301

Wall plaque in Gosforth, Cumbria dedicated to Charles Parker d. 1854

Location

St Mary's Church, Gosforth, Cumbria, England

Transcript

'To the memory of Captain Charles Alan Parker RM who nobly fell leading the attack on Petropaulovski, Kamtschatka, September 4th 1854 aged 40 years. A faithful soldier of his Queen and of Christ'

Details

Type: Wall plaque

Event

Crimea War

Event Date

1853-1856

Event Category

19th century conflicts in Asia

People

Parker, Charles Alan
Age: 40
Date of Death: 4/9/1854
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Captain RM
Organisation: Royal Marines

Extra

Recorder: David Saunders 1993

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