Memorial: M2100

Wall tablet in St Mary’s Church, Eastbourne commemorating Lieutenant William Hector Rason RN d. 1859

Location

St Mary's Church, Eastbourne, East Sussex, England

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of / William Hector Rason, / Lieut R.N. Aged 26; / who gallantly fell under the Batteries of the Peiho; / 25th June, 1859, / when in command of the 'Plover' Gun Boat; / sunk in Action / carrying the Admiral's flag. / This monument / is erected by his Brother officers / in token of their admiration of his conspicuous gallantry / and moral worth / Praelio occisus'

Details

Description: Gothic architectural surround. Anchor above inscription.
Type: Wall tablet
Position: North side of chancel
Vessel: Plover

Event

Second China War

Event Date

1857-1860

Event Category

19th century conflicts in Asia

People

Rason, William Hector
Age: 26
Date of Death: 25/6/1859
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: B. Tomlinson 2001

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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters