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Church of St Peter and St Paul, Eastham, Worcestershire, England

Memorial at Eastham, Worcestershire commemorating Lennard Robert Bradley lost in SS ‘Umgeni’ 1917

Location

Church of St Peter and St Paul, Eastham, Worcestershire, England

Transcript

'IN LOVING MEMORY/OF / LENNARD ROBERT BRADLEY / NIGERIAN CIVIL SERVICE / WHO WAS LOST AT SEA WITH ALL ON BOARD / THE S.S. UMGENI NOVEMBER 1917 / AGED 41 YEARS / THIS TABLET IS ERECTED BY HIS WIDOW'

Details

Description: Floral border
Type: Wall tablet
Materials: Alabaster
Vessel: SS Umgeni

People

Bradley, Lennard Robert
Age: 41
Date of Death: 11/1917
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: Mr and Mrs J Pelly, C/O Mrs A K Dixon, Norbrook Cottage, Pencombe, Bromyard, Herefordshire, HR7 4SQ

JSON

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  "transcript": "'IN LOVING MEMORY/OF / LENNARD ROBERT BRADLEY / NIGERIAN CIVIL SERVICE / WHO WAS LOST AT SEA WITH ALL ON BOARD / THE S.S. UMGENI NOVEMBER 1917 / AGED 41 YEARS / THIS TABLET IS ERECTED BY HIS WIDOW'",
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    "recorder": "Mr and Mrs J Pelly, C/O Mrs A K Dixon, Norbrook Cottage, Pencombe, Bromyard, Herefordshire, HR7 4SQ",
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Naval and Military cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England

Gravestone in Portland, Dorset, commemorating James Valentine Creed d. 1913

Location

Naval and Military cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England

Transcript

'JAMES V CREED / Chief writer H.M.S. 'Neptune' / died / 10th June 1913 Aged 32'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Church of England (old) 405
Vessel: HMS Neptune

People

Creed, James Valentine
Age: 32
Date of Death: 10/6/1913
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Chief writer
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: R. & J.H. Perry

JSON

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  "transcript": "'JAMES V CREED / Chief writer H.M.S. 'Neptune' / died / 10th June 1913 Aged 32'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone in Portland, Dorset, commemorating James Valentine Creed d. 1913</p>",
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    "vessel": "HMS Neptune"  },
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  "extra": {
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    "recorder": "R. & J.H. Perry",
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}

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All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, England

Memorial tile in All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, commemorating John Joslin d. 1893

Location

All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, England

Transcript

'JOHN JOSLIN / aged 26 / drowned in the River Stour / near Harwich / April 4 1893 / and buried in this Churchyard'

Details

Type: Memorial tile

People

Joslin, John
Age: 26
Date of Death: 4/4/1893
Cause of Death: Drowing
Rank / Occupation: Unknown
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Bibliography: Alfred L. Wakeling and Peter Moon 'Tiles of Tragedy' (Brightlingsea, 2001).

Photographer: P Lacey

JSON

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  "transcript": "'JOHN JOSLIN / aged 26 / drowned in the River Stour / near Harwich / April 4 1893 / and buried in this Churchyard'",
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    "recorder": "",
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St Gregory's Church, Dawlish, Devon, England

Wall tablet in St Gregory’s Church, Dawlish, Devon commemorating Captain George Byron RN d. 1793

Location

St Gregory's Church, Dawlish, Devon, England

Transcript

'SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF / GEORGE ANSON BYRON ESQ / CAPTAIN IN HIS MAJESTY'S NAVY / AN OFFICER DISTINGUISHED / FOR HIS ZEAL AND GALLANTRY ON / ALL OCCASIONS & MORE PARTICULARLY / IN INDIA DURING THE MAHRATTA WAR / WHEN HIS ACTIVE COOPERATION / WITH THE ARMY CALLED FOR SOME PRAISES / AND THANKS OF LORD CORNWALLIS AND / WOULD DOUBTLESS HAVE ENSURED HIS HIGH / PROFESSIONAL HONORS. A SEVERE INJURY / HOWEVER WHICH HE SUSTAINED ON THIS / PARTICULAR SERVICE PREMATURELY CLOSED / HIS CAREER AND AFTER A LINGERING ILLNESS / BROUGHT HIM TO THE GRAVE AT THE AGE OF / THIRTY FIVE. THIS TRIBUTE OF DUTY AND / AFFECTION IS ERECTED BY HIS SON / CAPTAIN LORD BYRON, RN'

Details

Type: Wall tablet
Materials: Marble

People

Byron, George Anson
Age: 35
Date of Death: 11/6/1793
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

JSON

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  "transcript": "'SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF / GEORGE ANSON BYRON ESQ / CAPTAIN IN HIS MAJESTY'S NAVY / AN OFFICER DISTINGUISHED / FOR HIS ZEAL AND GALLANTRY ON / ALL OCCASIONS & MORE PARTICULARLY / IN INDIA DURING THE MAHRATTA WAR / WHEN HIS ACTIVE COOPERATION / WITH THE ARMY CALLED FOR SOME PRAISES / AND THANKS OF LORD CORNWALLIS AND / WOULD DOUBTLESS HAVE ENSURED HIS HIGH / PROFESSIONAL HONORS. A SEVERE INJURY / HOWEVER WHICH HE SUSTAINED ON THIS / PARTICULAR SERVICE PREMATURELY CLOSED / HIS CAREER AND AFTER A LINGERING ILLNESS / BROUGHT HIM TO THE GRAVE AT THE AGE OF / THIRTY FIVE. THIS TRIBUTE OF DUTY AND / AFFECTION IS ERECTED BY HIS SON / CAPTAIN LORD BYRON, RN'",
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Fort Canning Green Cemetery, Singapore, Rest of the World

Memorial at Fort Canning Green Cemetery, Singapore, commemorating Henry Lovi, d. 1856

Location

Fort Canning Green Cemetery, Singapore, Rest of the World

Transcript

‘Sacred / to the memory of / HENRY LOVI / Born in EDINBURGH 1804 / and departed this life / at SINGAPORE / the 12th of April 1856. / May the Loss of a Mortal / Treasure be Rewarded / By An Immortal One.'

Details

Type: Tablet
Position: South boundary wall (241)
Artists: Llewellyn & Co
Vessel: Pasha

People

Lovi, Henry
Age: 52
Date of Death: 12/4/1856
Cause of Death: Sunstroke
Rank / Occupation: Salvage Engineer.
Organisation: P & O Line

Extra

Notes: Lovi was a salvage engineer who died of sunstroke while working on recovery of bullion from 'Pasha’.

Bibliography: Alan Harfield 'Early Cemeteries in Singapore' (Putney, 1988) p. 84.

JSON

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  "id": "M475",
  "location": "Fort Canning Green Cemetery, Singapore, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "‘Sacred / to the memory of / HENRY LOVI / Born in EDINBURGH 1804 / and departed this life / at SINGAPORE / the 12th of April 1856. / May the Loss of a Mortal / Treasure be Rewarded / By An Immortal One.'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Fort Canning Green Cemetery, Singapore, commemorating Henry Lovi, d. 1856</p>",
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    "materials": "",
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    "artists": "Llewellyn & Co",
    "vessel": "Pasha"  },
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    "notes": "Lovi was a salvage engineer who died of sunstroke while working on recovery of bullion from 'Pasha’.<br />",
    "bibliography": "Alan Harfield 'Early Cemeteries in Singapore' (Putney, 1988) p. 84.",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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St Mary's Church, Chiddingfold, West Sussex, England

Plaque at St Mary’s Church, Chiddingfold, West Sussex commemorating Captain Henry Crosby Halahan RN d. 1918

Location

St Mary's Church, Chiddingfold, West Sussex, England

Transcript

'To the undying memory of / Captain Henry Crosby Halahan / Royal Navy / of this parish / Companion of the Distinguished Service Order / Officer of the Order of Leopold, / Officer of the Order / of the Crown of Italy / officer of the Legion of Honour, / Croix de Guerre avec Palm et Etoile. / Born 11 June 1883. / Killed in Action Zeebrugge Mole, St George's Day 1918.'

Details

Type: Tablet
Position: Left side of entrance to choir
Materials: Brass, silver

Event

Zeebrugge

Event Date

1918

Event Category

1914-1918 First World War

People

Halahan, Henry Crosby
Age: 32
Date of Death: 23/4/1918
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Also, 1914-18 War at Sea, Robert Crosby Halahan.
Recorder: Suzanne Gilbert

JSON

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  "post_id": "4545",
  "id": "M1844",
  "location": "St Mary's Church, Chiddingfold, West Sussex, England",
  "transcript": "'To the undying memory of / Captain Henry Crosby Halahan / Royal Navy / of this parish / Companion of the Distinguished Service Order / Officer of the Order of Leopold, / Officer of the Order / of the Crown of Italy / officer of the Legion of Honour, / Croix de Guerre avec Palm et Etoile. / Born 11 June 1883. / Killed in Action Zeebrugge Mole, St George's Day 1918.'",
  "content": "<p>Plaque at St Mary’s Church, Chiddingfold, West Sussex commemorating Captain Henry Crosby Halahan RN d. 1918</p>",
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    "notes": "Also, 1914-18 War at Sea, Robert Crosby Halahan.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Suzanne Gilbert",
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}

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Naval and Military cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England

Gravestone in Portland, Dorset, commemorating George Jones d. 1907

Location

Naval and Military cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England

Transcript

'In / loving memory / of GEORGE JONES Pte R.M.L.I. / who was accidentally drowned / at Swanage / August 7th 1907 / Aged 25 years / Erected by his shipmates / H.M.S. 'Skirmisher'

Details

Position: Church of England (old) 365
Artists: Lock & Mayo
Vessel: HMS Skirmisher

People

Jones, George
Age: 25
Date of Death: 7/8/1907
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Private RMLI
Organisation: Royal Marine Light Infantry

Extra

Recorder: R. & J.H. Perry 1987

JSON

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  "id": "M3559",
  "location": "Naval and Military cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England",
  "transcript": "'In / loving memory / of GEORGE JONES Pte R.M.L.I. / who was accidentally drowned / at Swanage / August 7th 1907 / Aged 25 years / Erected by his shipmates / H.M.S. 'Skirmisher'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone in  Portland, Dorset, commemorating George Jones d. 1907</p>",
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    "notes": "",
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    "recorder": "R. & J.H. Perry 1987",
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}

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Putney Vale Cemetery, London, England

Memorial at Putney Vale Cemetery, London commemorating shipowner Sir Arthur William Johns d. 1937, Director of Naval Construction

Location

Putney Vale Cemetery, London, England

Transcript

'IN / LOVING MEMORY / OF / SIR ARTHUR WILLIAM JOHNS / K.C.B., R.C.N.C. / DIRECTOR OF NAVAL CONSTRUCTION /ADMIRALTY 1930-1936 / WHO DIED 13TH JANUARY 1937 / AGED 62 YEARS'

Details

Description: Headstone, separate panel engraved with cross and foul anchor.
Type: Memorial
Materials: Slate

People

Johns, Arthur William
Age: 62
Date of Death: 13/1/1937
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Director of Naval Construction
Organisation: Admiralty

Extra

Notes: Sir Arthur William Johns 1873-1937.
Bibliography: Hugh Meller 'London cemeteries: an illustrated guide and gazetteer' (Amersham, 1981) p. 239.

JSON

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  "post_id": "4523",
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  "location": "Putney Vale Cemetery, London, England",
  "transcript": "'IN / LOVING MEMORY / OF / SIR ARTHUR WILLIAM JOHNS / K.C.B., R.C.N.C. / DIRECTOR OF NAVAL CONSTRUCTION /ADMIRALTY 1930-1936 / WHO DIED 13TH JANUARY 1937 / AGED 62 YEARS'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Putney Vale Cemetery, London commemorating shipowner Sir Arthur William Johns d. 1937, Director of Naval Construction</p>",
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    "notes": "Sir Arthur William Johns 1873-1937.",
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Alltron Rock, Holyhead, Anglesey, Wales

Obelisk at Alltron Rock, Holyhead, Anglesey commemorating Commander John Macgregor Skinner RN d. 1832

Location

Alltron Rock, Holyhead, Anglesey, Wales

Transcript

'This Monument was erected by his numerous friends to the memory of John Macgregor Skinner R.N., and for 33 years captain of one of the post office packets on this station, in testimony of his virtues, and in affectionate remembrance of him in his public capacity. He was distinguished for zeal, intrepidity and fidelity. In private life he was a model of unvarying friendship, disinterested kindness and unbounded charity. MDCCCXXXII.'

Details

Description: Large obelisk decorated with ship's prows, an urn with a winged sun disc above, and below, two vessels pouring oil into a lamp. Inverted torches are carved on either side of each corner of the base.
Type: Obelisk
Position: East of harbour
Materials: Granite?
Vessel: Escape

People

Skinner, John Macgregor
Age: 72
Date of Death: 30/10/1832
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Commander RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Skinner lost an arm and later an eye whilst serving in HMS 'Phoenix' during the American war of Independence. Washed overboard from 'Escape' off Holyhead.
Bibliography: Peter Scott Roberts 'The Ancestry, Life and Times of Commander John Macgregor Skinner R.N.
Photographer: B. Tomlinson

JSON

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  "post_id": "4525",
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  "location": "Alltron Rock, Holyhead, Anglesey, Wales",
  "transcript": "'This Monument was erected by his numerous friends to the memory of John Macgregor Skinner R.N., and for 33 years captain of one of the post office packets on this station, in testimony of his virtues, and in affectionate remembrance of him in his public capacity. He was distinguished for zeal, intrepidity and fidelity. In private life he was a model of unvarying friendship, disinterested kindness and unbounded charity. MDCCCXXXII.'",
  "content": "<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"474\" src=\"http://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/M6309Large.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7769\" srcset=\"https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/M6309Large.jpg 500w, https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/M6309Large-300x284.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" /></figure>\n\n\n<p>Obelisk at Alltron Rock, Holyhead, Anglesey commemorating Commander John Macgregor Skinner RN d. 1832</p>",
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St Leonard's Church, Deal, Kent, England

Wall tablet at St Leonard’s Church, Deal, Kent commemorating Richard Hight d. 1840, Robert Willimot Hight d. 1848, Commander Matthew James Hight d. 1843 and John Francis Hight d. 1844

Location

St Leonard's Church, Deal, Kent, England

Transcript

'IN MEMORY OF / FOUR SONS OF THOMAS AND SARAH HIGHT / WHO DIED ABROAD / VIZ RICHARD WHO WAS DROWNED / BY THE UPSETTING OF A BOAT IN NEW ZEALAND / AUGUST 26TH 1840 AGED 28 / ROBERT WILLIMOT, MIDSHIPMAN IN THE INDIAN NAVY / WHO DIED ABOARD THE HCS 'ATALANTA' IN THE RED SEA / JULY 14TH 1848 AGED 17 / MATTHEW JAMES COMMANDER OF THE ‘ANTARES’ / WHO DIED ON BOARD THAT SHIP SEPTEMBER 6TH 1843. / IN THE MACAO ROADS CHINA: AGED 27 / AND JOHN FRANCIS WHO DIED AT MACAO / FEBRUARY 9TH 1844 AGED 24'

Details

Type: Wall tablet
Vessel: HMIS 'Atalanta', 'Antares'

People

Hight, Matthew James
Age: 27
Date of Death: 6/9/1843
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation: Unknown
Hight, Richard
Age: 28
Date of Death: 26/8/1840
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Unknown
Organisation: Unknown
Hight, Robert Willimot
Age: 17
Date of Death: 14/7/1848
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Midshipman HEIC
Organisation: Honourable East India Company
Hight, John Francis
Age: 24
Date of Death: 9/2/1844
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Unknown
Organisation: Honourable East India Company

Extra

Notes: See also 1985 for memorial to Robert Willimot Hight

Bibliography: David Saunders 'Maritime Memorials & Mementoes' (Yeovil, 1996) p. 41 (photo).

JSON

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  "id": "M2000",
  "location": "St Leonard's Church, Deal, Kent, England",
  "transcript": "'IN MEMORY OF / FOUR SONS OF THOMAS AND SARAH HIGHT / WHO DIED ABROAD / VIZ RICHARD WHO WAS DROWNED / BY THE UPSETTING OF A BOAT IN NEW ZEALAND / AUGUST 26TH 1840 AGED 28 / ROBERT WILLIMOT, MIDSHIPMAN IN THE INDIAN NAVY / WHO DIED ABOARD THE HCS 'ATALANTA' IN THE RED SEA / JULY 14TH 1848 AGED 17 / MATTHEW JAMES COMMANDER OF THE ‘ANTARES’ / WHO DIED ON BOARD THAT SHIP SEPTEMBER 6TH 1843. / IN THE MACAO ROADS CHINA: AGED 27 / AND JOHN FRANCIS WHO DIED AT MACAO / FEBRUARY 9TH 1844 AGED 24'",
  "content": "<p>Wall tablet at St Leonard’s Church, Deal, Kent commemorating Richard Hight d. 1840, Robert Willimot Hight d. 1848, Commander Matthew James Hight d. 1843 and John Francis Hight d. 1844</p>",
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    "event":"",
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    "category": ""  },
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    "bibliography": "David Saunders 'Maritime Memorials & Mementoes' (Yeovil, 1996) p. 41 (photo).",
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters