Memorial: M3234

Memorial at All Saints’ Church, North Runcton, Norfolk commemorating Admiral Sir Ernest Thomas Troubridge RN d. 1926 at Biarritz

Location

All Saints' Church, North Runcton, Norfolk, England

Transcript

'IN MEMORY OF / ADMIRAL SIR ERNEST THOMAS TROUBRIDGE K.C.M.G., C.B., M.V.O. / 3RD SON OF COLONEL SIR THOMAS TROUBRIDGE BARONET C.B. / & HIS WIFE LOUISA. HE WAS BORN JULY 15TH 1862 & HAVING / SPENT HIS BOYHOOD IN THIS PARISH, ENTERED THE ROYAL / NAVY IN 1878, SERVING WITH GREAT DISTINCTION FOR / OVER FORTY FIVE YEARS; HIS OUTSTANDING / QUALITIES AS SEAMAN & DIPLOMATIST EARNING / RECOGNITION IN HIS OWN COUNTRY AND IN MANY / LANDS BEYOND THE SEAS. HE DIED AT BIARRITZ / JAN 29TH 1926, AGED 63, & IS BURIED THERE. / ALSO HIS WIFE EDITH MARY, DAUGHTER OF JAMES / DUFFUS ESQRE OF HALIFAX NOVA SCOTIA. SHE DIED / JANUARY 10TH 1900 AT ALVERSTOKE & IS BURIED / THERE, WITH THEIR INFANT SON EDWARD GODFREY / TROUBRIDGE. HE DIED DECR 28TH 1899, AGED ONE MONTH'

Details

Description: White rectangular inscription tablet on grey base with a pointed top containing a coloured shield of the Troubridge arms.
Type: Wall tablet
Position: Chancel, north wall
Materials: White on grey marble, ceramic shield
Vessel: HMS ‘Queen'

Event Category

1914 - 1918 First World War

People

Troubridge, Ernest Thomas
Age: 63
Date of Death: 29/1/1926
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: DOSSIER
Recorder: The Arts Society (NADFAS)

JSON

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