Memorial: M3714

Memorial at St Margaret’s Church, Rochester, Kent commemorating Blake Buckmaster, RN Gunner d.1793

Location

St Margaret's Church, Rochester, Kent, England

Transcript

'Blake Buckmaster late Gunner of H.M.S. Union. Died the 5th day of November 1793, aged 41. He was a Loyal and Hardy Veteran in the service of his country, an Honest and Grateful man Respected in Life and in Death much regretted by those who knew his merit. Also Deborah O'Brian Brander widow of the above, who died 1st April 1837'

Details

Position: Churchyard
Vessel: HMS ‘Union'

People

Buckmaster, Blake
Age: 41
Date of Death: 5/11/1793
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Gunner
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: Canon S.W. Wheatley 'Historical Notes: Rochester St Margaret' (Rochester, 1996) p. 110.

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