Memorial: M5703

Plaque in Silloth, Cumbria dedicated to Cecil Taylor d. 1914

Location

Christ Church, Silloth, Cumbria, England

Transcript

'In loving memory / of Cecil Taylor Martin Assistant Clerk HMS Monmouth / aged 17 years elder and dearly beloved son of George and Margaret Emily Martin / killed in the action off the coast of Chili 1st November 1914/ Blessed are the poor in heart for they shall see God'

Details

Type: Plaque
Position: West wall behind font
Materials: Brass

Event

Battle of Coronel

Event Date

1914

Event Category

1914-1918 First World War

People

Martin, Cecil Taylor
Age: 17
Date of Death: 1/11/1914
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Assistant Clerk
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

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