Memorial: M1719

Wall tablet in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk dedicated to Lieutenant George Heigham RN d. 1794

Location

St Mary's Church, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England

Transcript

'George Heigham / youngest son of / Pell Heigham Esqr / and Penelope his wife / was born Set.15.1770 / and / being 8th Lieutenant of his Majesty's Ship / the Royal George, / Fell, by a Cannon Shot in action with / the French Fleet, / May 29th 1794. / Such were the amiable qualities, such the professional merits / of this promising young officer, / that his early death / will long be a subject of deep regret / to his Friends, / and may be esteemed, no inconsiderable loss / to his country'

Details

Description: Oval tablet.

Type: Wall tablet
Position: Near west end of S. aisle to nave
Materials: White marble
Vessel: HMS Royal George

Event

Battle of the Glorious First of June

Event Date

1794

Event Category

1793-1802 French Revolutionary War

People

Heigham, George
Age: 23
Date of Death: 29/5/1794
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Add.19108 f.198 British Library Davy's Suffolk Collections.
Recorder: Mrs F. Keymer 1988

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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters