
Tomb at St Mary’s Church, Funtington, West Sussex commemorating Admiral of the Fleet Sir Provo William Parry Wallis d. 1892
Location
St Mary's Church, Funtington, West Sussex, England
Transcript
'HERE LYETH ADMIRAL OF THE FLEET / SIR PROVO WILLIAM PARRY WALLIS G.C.B. / DIED FEBRUARY 13TH 1892 IN HIS 101ST YEAR'
Details
Description: Low coped tomb in pink granite with a cross carved in relief on the upper surface.
Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard
Materials: Granite
Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard
Materials: Granite
Event
War of 1812
Event Category
1803-1815 Napoleonic War
People
Wallis, Provo William Parry
Age: 100
Date of Death: 13/2/1892
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Admiral of the Fleet
Organisation: Royal Navy
Age: 100
Date of Death: 13/2/1892
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Admiral of the Fleet
Organisation: Royal Navy
Extra
Notes: Wallis was 2nd Lieutenant in 'Shannon' during the engagement between 'Shannon' and 'Chesapeake', 1 June 1813. He took command of the 'Shannon' after her Captain was severely wounded and the death of the 1st Lieutenant.