Memorial: M5215

Memorial in Banff Kirkyard to Lieutenant Errol Russel RM d. 1795 and Roddam Russel RN d. 1797

Location

Kirkyard, Banff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Transcript

'Errol Russel, First Lieut. of Marines, died at sea on board L'Amiable, frigate, in the West Indies, July 1795, aged 22. Roddam Russel, midshipman, of H.M. Ship Queen, died at sea off St. Domingo 31st October 1797, aged 16, all sons of Thomas Russel of Rathen and Mrs. Anna Innes of Rosieburn, his spouse.'

Details

Vessel: HMS L'Amiable, HMS Queen

People

Russel, Errol
Age: 22
Date of Death: 7/1795
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RM
Organisation: Royal Marines
Russel, Roddam
Age: 16
Date of Death: 31/10/1797
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Midshipman RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

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