Memorial: M4356

Memorial in Tetbury, Gloucestershire dedicated to Commander Alfred John Paul RN d. 1811

Location

Church of St Mary the Virgin, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England

Transcript

'Alfred John Paul, Esqre., Commander R.N., sixth son of Robert Clark Paul, Esqre. of this town, born 11th January 1811, died 18th August 1845. He entered the Naval Service in January 1824; was midshipman of the Dartmouth, at Navarino, and Flag Lieutenant in the Wellesley, at the taking of Chusan, and in the operations against Canton and subsequent capture of that city, in the year 1841; in which service he obtained his promotion. This tablet is erected by his brothers as a token of the sincere love and affection which they bore him.'

Details

Description: Memorial in Tetbury, Gloucestershire dedicated to Alfred Paul. d. 1845
Position: East wall nave

Event

First China War

Event Category

19th century conflicts in Asia

People

Paul, Alfred
Age: 34
Date of Death: 18/8/1845
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Commander RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: David Saunders

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