Memorial: M3129

Memorial in St Lawrence’s Church, Mereworth, Kent commemorating Rear-Admiral Charles Davis Lucas VC, RN d. 1914

Location

St Lawrence's Church, Mereworth, Kent, England

Transcript

'TO THE DEAR MEMORY OF / CHARLES DAVIS LUCAS / REAR ADMIRAL V.C. / OF GREAT CULVERDEN TUNBRIDGE / WELLS KENT. SON OF DAVIS LUCAS / OF CLONTIBRET AND DROMMARGLE / CO. ARMAGH. SERVED IN BURMESE WAR 1852-53 / AND IN BALTIC 1854-55. THE FIRST RECIPIENT OF THE VICTORIA CROSS 1854. JUSTICE OF / THE PEACE FOR KENT AND ARGYLLSHIRE / BORN FEBRUARY 19 1834. DIED AUGUST 7 1914 / BLESSED ARE THE PURE IN HEART, FOR THEY / SHALL SEE GOD / ST. MATT. V.8.'

Details

Description: A white marble rectangular tablet in a heavily moulded bronze frame. At the top left hand corner is a representation of the Victoria Cross in relief.
Type: Memorial
Position: Vestry, north wall
Materials: Marble, bronze

Event

1852-53 Burmese War, 1854-55 Baltic Sea

People

Lucas, Charles Davis
Age: 80
Date of Death: 7/8/1914
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Victoria Cross winner. DOSSIER. Lucas's grave is in the churchyard marked with a stone celtic cross.
Recorder: The Arts Society (NADFAS)

JSON

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