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Naval and Military cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England

Gravestone in Portland, Dorset, commemorating William Johns d. 1908

Location

Naval and Military cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England

Transcript

'William JOHNS / Pt R.M.L.I. H.M.S. 'Duke of Edinburgh' / died / 21st Dec 1908 aged 23'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Church of England (old) 344
Vessel: HMS Duke of Edinburgh

People

Johns, William
Age: 23
Date of Death: 21/12/1908
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Private RMLI
Organisation: Royal Marine Light Infantry

Extra

Recorder: R. & J.H. Perry 1987
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St Paul's Church, Ramsey, Isle of Man

Window in Ramsey, Isle of Man dedicated to George Paton d. 1894

Location

St Paul's Church, Ramsey, Isle of Man

Transcript

'To the Glory of God and in memory of George Herbert Paton drowned in the North Sea 14 November 1894. This window is placed by a number of his friends'

Details

Description: Three lights. Stained glass window depicting Christ walking on the water.
Type: Window
Position: Nave
Artists: R. Newbury

People

Paton, George Herbert
Age:
Date of Death: 14/11/1894
Cause of Death: Maritime Accident
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: A gravestone commemorating George Herbert Paton in the churchyard.
Photographer: B. Tomlinson
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All Saints Cemetery, Galle, Sri Lanka, Rest of the World

Memorial at All Saints Cemetery, Galle, Sri Lanka commemorating Peter Greenhalgh d. 1854

Location

All Saints Cemetery, Galle, Sri Lanka, Rest of the World

Transcript

'To the memory of Peter Greenhalgh late Third Engineer of the P&O CSS Bengal Died 26 Feb 1854 Age 32 years. Tablet erected by his brother'

Details

Vessel: SS Bengal

People

Greenhalgh, Peter
Age: 32
Date of Death: 26/2/1854
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: 3rd Engineer
Organisation: P & O Line

Extra

Notes: Formerly Ceylon.
Recorder: C. Flintham
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St Clement's Church, Sandwich, Kent, England

Memorial in St Clement’s Church, Sandwich, Kent commemorating Post-Captain George Reynolds, RN d.1822

Location

St Clement's Church, Sandwich, Kent, England

Transcript

'IN A VAULT BENEATH ARE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS OF / GEORGE REYNOLDS ESQUIRE / POST CAPTAIN IN THE ROYAL NAVY / WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 25TH DECEMBER 1822. / AGED 53 YEARS. / ALSO CAROLINE FRANCIS REYNOLDS / RELICT / OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED THE / 18TH DAY OF MARCH 1830'

Details

Description: Black obelisk above inscription tablet with flaming urn, and naval trophies in white marble.
Type: Wall tablet
Materials: Marble

People

Reynolds, George
Age: 53 years
Date of Death: 25/12/1822
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Post Captain
Organisation: Royal Navy

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Old Church, Kirk Braddan, Isle of Man

Gravestone at Kirk Braddan, Isle of Man commemorating John Kelly RN d. 1899

Location

Old Church, Kirk Braddan, Isle of Man

Transcript

'Erected / in loving memory of / my dear husband / John KELLY / retired engineer officer R.N. / who fell asleep in Jesus 6th Nov 1899 / aged 65 years / I heard the voice of Jesus say / come unto me and rest / Lay down thou weary one lay down / thy head upon my breast / Also Ann Kelly BELL / sister of the above / who died at St Louis U.S.A. 1860 / aged 24 years / Also Mary Christina / widow of the above / who died 25 Aug 1911'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard

People

Kelly, John
Age: 65
Date of Death: 6/11/1899
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Engineer Officer
Organisation: Royal Navy

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St Bartholomew's Church, Whittingham, Northumberland, England

Wall tablet at St Bartholomew’s Church, Whittingham commemorating William Pawson RN d. 1854

Location

St Bartholomew's Church, Whittingham, Northumberland, England

Transcript

'William Pawson Esq of Shawdon, formerly of the Royal Navy who died at Edinburgh 5 Jan 1854 aged 74. And of Mary Ann his wife who died 1 May 1888 aged 72. Erected by their only son William John Pawson'

Details

Type: Wall tablet
Position: Chapel
Materials: Marble

People

Pawson, William
Age: 74
Date of Death: 5/1/1854
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: High Sheriff of Northumberland.
Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan 1970
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Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Headstone  in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating John Evans d. 1894

Location

Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Transcript

'In / loving memory / of / my beloved husband / John Evans / (Master Mariner) / Formerly of Newquay, Cardigan / Born June 8th 1846 / Died June 23rd 1894 / Also of their daughter / Mary Muriel / Who died in infancy'

Details

Description: Headstone is in the shape of an open scroll.
Type: Gravestone

People

Evans, John
Age: 48
Date of Death: 23/6/1894
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master Mariner
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: David J. Wickham
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Old Church, Chelsea, London, England

Memorial at All Saints Church, Chelsea commemorating Rear-Admiral John Munden d. 1719

Location

Old Church, Chelsea, London, England

Details

Position: Churchyard

People

Munden, John
Age:
Date of Death: 13/3/1719
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Rear Admiral of the Red
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Monuments to Sir John Munden, Rear Admiral of the Red, who died at Chelsea 1719 and to his brother, Sir Richard Munden,1638-1680.
Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan 1972
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Church of St Michael and All Angels, Heavitree, Devon, England

Memorial in Church of St Michael and All Angels, Heavitree, Devon commemorating Lieutenant Samuel Tappen RN d. 1811

Location

Church of St Michael and All Angels, Heavitree, Devon, England

Transcript

' ...is deposited the Body of / SAMUEL TAPPEN / late First Lieutenant of / His Majesty's Frigate / The Rainbow [?] / ... / XX... MDCCCXI in the XXIX year of his age'

Details

Type: Ledger
Position: Centre of interior of church
Vessel: HMS Rainbow

People

Tappen, Samuel
Age: 28
Date of Death: 1811
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Lieutenant 4/12/1806.
Recorder: D.P.Gander
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Church of St Mary and St Blaise, Boxgrove, Sussex, England

Monument at Boxgrove, Sussex commemorating  Admiral Philip Nelson-Ward d. 1937.

Location

Church of St Mary and St Blaise, Boxgrove, Sussex, England

Transcript

'IN DEAR & / HONOURED MEMORY OF PHILIP NELSON-WARD ADMIRAL C.V.O. / YOUNGEST SON OF THE REV:HORATIO NELSON-WARD RECTOR OF RADSTOCK SOMERSET / GREAT GRANDSON OF ADMIRAL VISCOUNT NELSON. GENTLEMAN USHER TO H.M. KING GEORGE V / AFTER SERVING IN THE EGYPTIAN WAR OF 1882 THE CHINESE WAR OF 1900 AND THE / GREAT WAR OF 1914-18 AND AFTER BEING THE FIRST AT THE ADMIRALTY TO HOLD THE POST OF DIRECTOR OF NAVIGATION / HE DEDICATED THE LAST TEN YEARS OF HIS LIFE TO THE TASK OF IMPROVING THE WELFARE OF OFFICERS OF THE MERCHANT NAVY / BY WHOM HE WAS IN 1928 ELECTED FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE OFFICERS' (MERCHANT NAVY) FEDERATION A POSITION HE / FILLED WITH THE UTMOST DEVOTION UNTIL HIS DEATH ON 27TH JUNE 1937 ALSO IN MEMORY OF HIS DEARLY BELOVED WIFE DOROTHY (ELDER DAU: OF THE HON PIERS MARCUS CAULFIELD WHO WAS KILLED AT BATH BY ENEMY ACTION / ON APRIL 27TH 1942) THIS MONUMENT IS ERECTED BY DOROTHY HIS WIFE AND HIS BROTHER HUGH'

Details

Description: Recumbent effigy on a tomb chest. The chest stands under a shallow curved stone canopy, which incorporates a carved frieze of stylised rose leaves similar to those painted inside the canopy. The keystone of the arch is carved as a kneeling angel with a carved fish above and behind each wing. He holds a shield bearing the painted cross of St George (Admiral's flag). Robed male and female figures in canopied niches on either side of the memorial hold terrestrial and celestial globes. Canopies have fish scale patterns on the roofs and a carved scallop shell behind each angel's head. The inscription panel with a blue background, stylised waves forming a setting for the admiral's funeral barge. On the tomb, the recumbrant bronze effigy of the admiral in dress uniform, wearing a cloak, CVO and campaign medals. On rush matting with cushion behind the head.
Type: Monument
Position: Nave, south aisle
Materials: Stone, bronze
Artists: Cecil Thomas, R Waller

Event Category

1914-1918 First World War

People

Nelson-Ward, Philip
Age:
Date of Death: 27/6/1937
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: DOSSIER. Dedicated 1 May 1947.
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