Memorial: M2926

Wall tablet in the Church of St Mary and St Nicholas, Leatherhead commemorating Commander Richard Byron RN d. 1843

Location

Church of St Mary and St Nicholas, Leatherhead, Surrey, England

Transcript

'THIS TABLET IS ERECTED / AS A TOKEN OF SINCERE AFFECTION / TO THE MEMORY OF / RICHARD BYRON ESQR. COMMANDER R.N. / ELDEST SON OF / REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD BYRON C.B. / WHO DIED 23RD FEBY. 1843 OFF MAZATLAN / ON THE WEST COAST OF MEXICO / WHILE IN COMMAND / OF HER MAJESTY'S SLOOP OF WAR / CHAMPION'

Details

Type: Wall tablet
Position: Chancel south side
Vessel: HMS Champion

People

Byron, Richard
Age:
Date of Death: 23/2/1843
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Commander RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

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