Memorial: M3681

Gravestone in Rame, Cornwall commemorating William Parford Pitt d. 1882

Location

St German's Church, Rame, Cornwall, England

Transcript

'Sacred / to the memory of / JOHN PARFORD / of this Parish / who [?] was unfortunately drowned / whilst on Duty / ... / Aged 30 years / Also / William Parford Pitt / Grandson of the above.... / Who Died May 27th [?] 1882 [?] / Aged 25 years / Safe in the arms of Jesus'

Details

Description: Carved with a foul anchor.

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard

People

Pitt, William Parford
Age: 25
Date of Death: 1882
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Assistant Engineer
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: DOSSIER photo. William P. Pitt retired unfit 6 Feb. 1880.
Recorder: David Bailey 1994

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