Memorial in Penzance, Cornwall commemorating Walter Tremenheere d. 1855
Location
St Mary's Church, Penzance, Cornwall, England
Transcript
'Sacred to the memory of General Walter Tremenheere, RM, Knight of the Royal Hanoverian Guelphic Order, and Aide-de-camp to his late Majesty William IV. He entered the army in 1779; served in the North Sea; in the Channel Fleet; and in the West Indies. He was for some time Lieutenant Governor of the Island of Curacoa, and received the thanks of the inhabitants for his able administration. He commanded the Chatham division of his distinguished Corps from 1830 to 1837. Born at Penzance 10th Septr. 1761; died at his residence in London 7th Augst. 1855. His long life, passed in honour, was closed amidst the regrets of his sorrowing family and friends. His remains were deposited in the Cemetery of Kensal Green, London. His widow Frances, third daughter of Thomas Apperley, Esqre., heir of Mary Westfaling, of Rudall, Herefordshire; died April 3rd 1863; aged 83 years. Her attached sons and daughters were deeply indebted to her affection and virtues.'
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Date of Death: 7/8/1855
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: General RM
Organisation: Royal Marines