Wall tablet in Gibraltar Cathedral commemorating members of the Frankland family including Frederick Roger Frankland RN d. 1844 and Harry Albert Frankland RN d. 1847
Location
Cathedral, Gibraltar, Rest of the World
Transcript
'Sacred to the Memory / of/ FREDERICK ROGER FRANKLAND, / Midshipman HMS Winchester, / who died of fever at Sierra Leone / 23rd Jany 1844 Aged 20 Years. / THOMAS FRANKLAND / Lieut, 48th Regt Madras NI / and second in command 2nd Punjaub regt. / killed in action with the Sepoy rebels / whilst leading an assault at the Relief of Lucknow, / 17th Novr. 1857 Aged 29 Years / HARRY ALBERT FRANKLAND, / Midshipman HMS Alarm, who died of Fever off Vera Cruz / 9th May 1847 Aged 17 Years. / The beloved Sons of / Sir FREDERICK Wm FRANKLAND, Baronet, / of Thirkleby Co. York / Late Capt in 20th Regt. of Foot / and 14 years Barrack Master in this Fortress. / Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, / for they rest from their labours Rev: xiv.13'
Details
Position: Interior
Vessel: 'Winchester', 'Alarm'
People
Age: 20
Date of Death: 23/1/1844
Cause of Death: Infectious disease
Rank / Occupation: Midshipman RN
Organisation: Royal Navy
Frankland, Harry Albert
Age: 17
Date of Death: 9/5/1847
Cause of Death: Infectious disease
Rank / Occupation: Midshipman RN
Organisation: Royal Navy