Memorial: M1087

Memorial in York Minster commemorating Richard Wilson Fawcett RNVR d. 1915

Location

York Minster, York, North Yorkshire, England

Transcript

'To the glory of / God and in / loving memory of RICHARD WILFRED / FAWCETT of Rawden / Yorkshire, Surgeon Probationer / R.N.V.R. H.M.S Ferret, / 2nd Lieut, South Staffordshire / Regt. Under the Gallant / leadership of Captain / Kilby he fell fighting / Sept. 25 1915 aged 23. / Requiescat in Pace'

Details

Description: Inscription within a laurel wreath, the family arms above.
Type: Wall tablet
Position: Chapel of St Nicholas
Vessel: HMS Ferret

Event Category

1914 - 1918 First World War

People

Fawcett, Richard Wilfred
Age: 23
Date of Death: 25/9/1915
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Surgeon probationer RNVR
Organisation: Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve

Extra

Recorder: Alex Chatwin 1982

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