Memorial: M22

Memorial in St Mary’s Church, Ascension Island to Lieutenant Arthur R. Fox RN d. 1852

Location

St Mary's Church, Ascension Island, Rest of the World

Transcript

'SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF / ARTHUR R FOX / LIEUT. R.N. HER MAJESTY'S SHIP PROMETHEUS / WHO DIED SUDDENLY ON HIS PASSAGE / FROM ST. HELENA TO ASCENSION / AUGUST 8th 1852 AET 23 YEARS / THIS TABLET IS ERECTED [BY HIS CA]PTAIN AND MESSMATES AS A TOKEN / [O]F RESPECT TO HIS MEMORY'

Details

Description: White marble on black base.
Type: Wall tablet
Materials: Marble
Vessel: HMS Prometheus

People

Fox, Arthur R.
Age: 23
Date of Death: 8/8/1852
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: In poor condition, corner of face missing. Letters repainted.
Recorder: Jeff Cant 1997
Photographer: Colette Bassford

JSON

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