Memorial: M1980

Memorial in St Gregory’s Church, Dawlish, Devon, commemorating Admiral John Schank, RN d. 1823

Location

St Gregory's Church, Dawlish, Devon, England

Transcript

'SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF JOHN SCHANK ESQ ADMIRAL OF THE BLUE SQUADRON OF HIS MAJESTY'S FLEET, FILLED BY HIS ABILITY ZEAL AND INTEGRITY, RAISED HIMSELF TO THE HIGHEST RANK IN HIS PROFESSION AND CLOSED AN HONOURABLE LIFE AFTER A SERVICE OF SIXTY YEARS ON 6TH FEBRUARY 1823 AGED 83 [?]. ALSO OF MARGARET HIS WIDOW WHO DIED 18TH FEBRUARY 1843 AGED 83'

Details

Type: Wall plaque
Position: North transept
Materials: Portland stone

People

Schank, John
Age: 83
Date of Death: 6/2/1823
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Council for Christian Care 1994

JSON

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