Memorial: M2204

Memorial in Stranger’s Cemetery, Fortuneswell, Dorset, commemorating William Eldridge and James Jackson d. 1867

Location

Stranger's Cemetery, Fortuneswell, Dorset, England

Transcript

'Sacred / to the memory of / WILLIAM ELDRIDGE / A.B. H.M.S.'Boscawen' / who was drowned January 20th 1867 / aged 23 years / This stone is erected by his ship / mates as a token of esteem for / the departed and for a memorial / to the living that in the midst of / life we are in death / Also of JAMES JACKSON RMLI / died March 15th 1867 aged 32 years'

Details

Position: 116
Vessel: HMS Boscawen

People

Eldridge, William
Age: 23
Date of Death: 20/1/1867
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Able Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy
Jackson, James
Age: 32
Date of Death: 15/3/1867
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: Royal Marine Light Infantry

Extra

Recorder: R. & J.H. Perry

JSON

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Maritime Memorials