Memorial: M1028

Headstone at Woolwich Cemetery commemorating John Taylor VC d. 1857

Location

Woolwich cemetery, London, England

Transcript

'IN REMEMBRANCE / OF / JOHN TAYLOR V.C. / WHO DIED 24.2.1857 / AGED 35 YEARS / HUSBAND OF ELIZABETH. / AND ALL OTHERS RESTING HERE'

Details

Type: Headstone
Position: Churchyard
Date Erected: 1996

Event

Crimea War

Event Date

1854-1856

Event Category

19th century conflicts in Asia

People

Taylor, John
Age: 35
Date of Death: 25/2/1857
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain of the Forecastle
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Victoria Cross winner. Headstone erected by Greenwich branch of Royal Naval Association, 24/2/1996. VC for valour at Sebastopol 18/6/1855 as member of Naval Brigade.

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