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East Greenwich Pleasaunce, Greenwich, London, England

Memorial at East Greenwich Pleasaunce, Greenwich commemorating Commander James Nethery Hill RN d. 1907

Location

East Greenwich Pleasaunce, Greenwich, London, England

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of Commander James Nethery Hill RN third son of the late Revd James Hill DD. Born 9th February 1850. Died 15 August 1907'

Details

People

Hill, James Nethery
Age:
Date of Death: 15/8/1907
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Commander RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Born Greenwich, 1850.
Recorder: B. Tomlinson 1988

JSON

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  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of Commander James Nethery Hill RN third son of the late Revd James Hill DD. Born 9th February 1850. Died 15 August 1907'",
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    "notes": "Born Greenwich, 1850.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "B. Tomlinson 1988",
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Church of St Ffraed, Llanon, Ceredigion, Wales

Gravestone at Church of St Ffraed, Llanon, Ceredigion commemorating Owen Davies d. 1813

Location

Church of St Ffraed, Llanon, Ceredigion, Wales

Transcript

'Owen Davies, late of Aberystwyth (mariner) who died 25 June 1813 aged 55 years'

Details

Type: Gravestone

People

Davies, Owen
Age: 55
Date of Death: 25/6/1813
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Mariner
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan, 1973

JSON

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  "location": "Church of St Ffraed, Llanon, Ceredigion, Wales",
  "transcript": "'Owen Davies, late of Aberystwyth (mariner) who died 25 June 1813 aged 55 years'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone at Church of St Ffraed, Llanon, Ceredigion commemorating Owen Davies d. 1813</p>",
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    "recorder": "Reverend William Henry Donnan, 1973",
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St German's Church, Rame, Cornwall, England

Gravestone in Rame, Cornwall commemorating William Parford Pitt d. 1882

Location

St German's Church, Rame, Cornwall, England

Transcript

'Sacred / to the memory of / JOHN PARFORD / of this Parish / who [?] was unfortunately drowned / whilst on Duty / ... / Aged 30 years / Also / William Parford Pitt / Grandson of the above.... / Who Died May 27th [?] 1882 [?] / Aged 25 years / Safe in the arms of Jesus'

Details

Description: Carved with a foul anchor.

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard

People

Pitt, William Parford
Age: 25
Date of Death: 1882
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Assistant Engineer
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: DOSSIER photo. William P. Pitt retired unfit 6 Feb. 1880.
Recorder: David Bailey 1994

JSON

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  "location": "St German's Church, Rame, Cornwall, England",
  "transcript": "'Sacred / to the memory of / JOHN PARFORD / of this Parish / who [?] was unfortunately drowned / whilst on Duty / ... / Aged 30 years / Also / William Parford Pitt / Grandson of the above.... / Who Died May 27th [?] 1882 [?] / Aged 25 years / Safe in the arms of Jesus'",
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "DOSSIER photo. William P. Pitt retired unfit 6 Feb. 1880.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "David Bailey 1994",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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British War Cemetery, 80 kms west of Pretoria, Rustenberg, South Africa, Rest of the World

Memorial at British War Cemetery, Rustenberg, South Africa, commemorating Captain Claude Robertson, RMLI, d. 1900

Location

British War Cemetery, 80 kms west of Pretoria, Rustenberg, South Africa, Rest of the World

Transcript

'For King and Country. Claude William Robertson Captain R.M.L.I. O.C. 'B' Squadron, 1st Australian Bushmen 21st July 1900'

Details

Description: Carved with a cross and Royal Marines' badge.
Type: Gravestone
Materials: Stone

Event

Boer War 1899-1902

Event Category

19th century conflicts in Africa

People

Robertson, Claude William
Age: 31
Date of Death: 22/7/1900
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Captain
Organisation: Royal Marine Light Infantry

Extra

Notes: Captain RMLI, O.C. 'B' Squadron 1st Australian Bushmen. B. Godalming, Sy. 1868 and was serving in Sydney, Australia at outbreak of Boer War. Volunteered to join Australian Bushmen and landed at Beira. Involved with relief of Mefeking. He died commanding his squadron at Magato Pass, Kosters River.

Robertson is also commemorated on the RMLI monument in the Cambridge enclosure, St Jame’s Park and the war memorial cloister at Charterhouse.

Bibliography: James Bell 'Rustenberg, Resting Place of forgotten heroes', 'Family Tree Magazine' vol. 13, pp. 55-57, (July 1997).
Recorder: Ailsa Rushbrooke 1997

JSON

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  "transcript": "'For King and Country. Claude William Robertson Captain R.M.L.I. O.C. 'B' Squadron, 1st Australian Bushmen 21st July 1900'",
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    "recorder": "Ailsa Rushbrooke 1997",
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St Mary's Church, Eastbourne, East Sussex, England

Wall tablet in St Mary’s Church, Eastbourne commemorating Lieutenant William Hector Rason RN d. 1859

Location

St Mary's Church, Eastbourne, East Sussex, England

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of / William Hector Rason, / Lieut R.N. Aged 26; / who gallantly fell under the Batteries of the Peiho; / 25th June, 1859, / when in command of the 'Plover' Gun Boat; / sunk in Action / carrying the Admiral's flag. / This monument / is erected by his Brother officers / in token of their admiration of his conspicuous gallantry / and moral worth / Praelio occisus'

Details

Description: Gothic architectural surround. Anchor above inscription.
Type: Wall tablet
Position: North side of chancel
Vessel: Plover

Event

Second China War

Event Date

1857-1860

Event Category

19th century conflicts in Asia

People

Rason, William Hector
Age: 26
Date of Death: 25/6/1859
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: B. Tomlinson 2001

JSON

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  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of / William Hector Rason, / Lieut R.N. Aged 26; / who gallantly fell under the Batteries of the Peiho; / 25th June, 1859, / when in command of the 'Plover' Gun Boat; / sunk in Action / carrying the Admiral's flag. / This monument / is erected by his Brother officers / in token of their admiration of his conspicuous gallantry / and moral worth / Praelio occisus'",
  "content": "<p>Wall tablet in St Mary’s Church, Eastbourne commemorating  Lieutenant William Hector Rason RN d. 1859</p>",
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    "event":"Second China War",
    "date": "1857-1860",
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  "extra": {
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    "recorder": "B. Tomlinson 2001",
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All Saints Church, West Ashby, Lincolnshire, England

Memorial at All Saints Church, West Ashby, Lincolnshire commemorating Lieutenant Hugh Thomas Grainger Stack RN d. 1902

Location

All Saints Church, West Ashby, Lincolnshire, England

Transcript

'In loving memory of HUGH THOMAS GRAINGER STACK, Lieutenant RN, son of Colonel STACK, West Ashby Manor, died at Haslar 9th December 1902, aged 29 years. For so he giveth his beloved sleep'

Details

People

Stack, Hugh Thomas Grainger
Age: 29
Date of Death: 9/12/1902
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: C. Flintham

JSON

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  "id": "M4738",
  "location": "All Saints Church, West Ashby, Lincolnshire, England",
  "transcript": "'In loving memory of HUGH THOMAS GRAINGER STACK, Lieutenant RN, son of Colonel STACK, West Ashby Manor, died at Haslar 9th December 1902, aged 29 years. For so he giveth his beloved sleep'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at All Saints Church, West Ashby, Lincolnshire commemorating Lieutenant Hugh Thomas Grainger Stack RN d. 1902</p>",
  "images": [],
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    "recorder": "C. Flintham",
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St Mary's Church, Ascension Island, Rest of the World

Memorial in St Mary’s Church, Ascension Island to seamen and marines who died 1879 -1881

Location

St Mary's Church, Ascension Island, Rest of the World

Transcript

'SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF THE / UNDERMENTIONED SEAMEN AND MARINES / WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE BETWEEN / APRIL 1879 AND APRIL 1881 AT ASCENSION / W.A. NICHOLSON COOK 1st CLASS AET 39 YEARS / D.R. HOIT COOK 1st CLASS AET 36 YEARS / GEO. SCHUTTERLIN WD. RM. STEWARD AET 26 YEARS / W.J. PHILLIPS ACTG. SGT. MAJOR. R.M. AET 32 YEARS / GEO. FENDICK CORPL. R.M. AET 32 YEARS / H. MUNRO PVTE. R.M. AET 32 YEARS / J. PROSSER PVTE R.M. AET 32 YEARS / W. DUFFIELD PVTE R.M. AET 27 YEARS / W. VICKERY PVTE R.M. AET 35 YEARS / C. LEMON PVTE R.M. AET 32 YEARS / W. BASSETT PVTE R.M. AET 32 YEARS / A. BRODICH MERCHT. SEAMAN AET 40 YEARS'

Details

Type: Plaque
Materials: Brass

People

Bassett, W.
Age: 32
Date of Death: 1879-81
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Private RM
Organisation: Royal Marines
Brodich, A.
Age: 40
Date of Death: 1879-81
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Seaman
Organisation:
Duffield, W.
Age: 27
Date of Death: 1879-81
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Private RM
Organisation: Royal Marines
Fendick, George
Age: 22
Date of Death: 1879-81
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Corporal RM
Organisation: Royal Marines
Hoit, D. R.
Age: 36
Date of Death: 1879-81
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Cook 1st class RN
Organisation: Royal Navy
Lemon, C.
Age: 32
Date of Death: 1879-81
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Private RM
Organisation: Royal Marines
Munro, H.
Age: 32
Date of Death: 1879-81
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Private RM
Organisation: Royal Marines
Nicholson, W. A.
Age: 39
Date of Death: 1879-81
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Cook 1st class RN
Organisation: Royal Navy
Phillips, W. J.
Age: 32
Date of Death: 1879-81
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Acting Sergeant Major RM
Organisation: Royal Marines
Prosser, J.
Age: 26
Date of Death: 1879-81
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Private RM
Organisation: Royal Marines
Schutterlin, George
Age: 26
Date of Death: 1879-81
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Ward Room Steward
Organisation: Royal Navy
Vickery, W.
Age: 35
Date of Death: 1879-81
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Private RM
Organisation: Royal Marines

Extra

Recorder: Jeff Cant 1997

JSON

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    "recorder": "Jeff Cant 1997",
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St Andrew's Church, Hamble, Hampshire, England

Memorial in St Andrew’s Church, Hamble, Hampshire commemorating Vice-Admiral Peter Douglas d. 1858

Location

St Andrew's Church, Hamble, Hampshire, England

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of / Lydia, the beloved wife of Vice Admiral Peter John Douglas / who died at Southsea August 2nd [or 4th] aged 69 years / Also Vice Admiral Peter John Douglas who died December 17th 1858 / aged 71'

Details

Vessel: HMS Beaver

Event

Capture of the Raposa

Event Date

March 1804

Event Category

1803-1815 Napoleonic War

People

Douglas, Peter John
Age: 71
Date of Death: 17/12/1858
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Vice Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

JSON

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  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of / Lydia, the beloved wife of Vice Admiral Peter John Douglas / who died at Southsea August 2nd [or 4th] aged 69 years / Also Vice Admiral Peter John Douglas who died December 17th 1858 / aged 71'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in St Andrew’s Church, Hamble, Hampshire commemorating Vice-Admiral Peter Douglas d. 1858</p>",
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St Jude's Church, Portsmouth, England

Wall tablet in St Jude’s Church, Portsmouth commemorating Peter Wellington, commemder of HMS ‘Tyne’ d. 1856

Location

St Jude's Church, Portsmouth, England

Transcript

'SACRED / TO THE MEMORY OF / PETER WELLINGTON / WHO DIED OF YELLOW FEVER / JUNE 15TH 1856 / ON HIS PASSAGE FROM RIO TO ENGLAND / IN COMMAND OF H.M.S. TYNE / aged 47 years / Leaving a wife and five young children / to lament their sad loss'

Details

Description: Neoclassical design with a pediment.
Type: Wall tablet
Position: East wall, clergy vestry
Materials: Marble
Vessel: HMS Tyne

People

Wellington, Peter
Age: 47
Date of Death: 15/6/1856
Cause of Death: Infectious disease
Rank / Occupation: Master and Commander
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: HMS Tyne 1826, storeship, 4 guns
Bibliography: Tim Backhouse wwww.memorials.inportsmouth.co.uk

JSON

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  "id": "M5500",
  "location": "St Jude's Church, Portsmouth, England",
  "transcript": "'SACRED / TO THE MEMORY OF  / PETER WELLINGTON / WHO DIED OF YELLOW FEVER / JUNE 15TH 1856 / ON HIS PASSAGE FROM RIO TO ENGLAND / IN COMMAND OF H.M.S. TYNE / aged 47 years / Leaving a wife and five young children / to lament their sad loss'",
  "content": "<p>Wall tablet in St Jude’s Church, Portsmouth commemorating Peter Wellington, commemder of HMS ‘Tyne’ d. 1856</p>",
  "images": [],
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}

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Highgate Cemetery, Highgate, London, England

Memorial at Highgate Cemetery, London commemorating Admiral George Waldegrave, Lord Radstock d. 1857

Location

Highgate Cemetery, Highgate, London, England

Transcript

'But thanks be to God / who giveth us the victory / through our Lord Jesus Christ. / Sacred to the Memory of / GRANVILLE GEORGE / Lord RADSTOCK, C.B., / Vice-Admiral of the Red; / Born September 24th, 1786; / Died May 11th; 1857 / Distinguished by the calm courage, and / rare simplicity and truthfulness of character; / in early life his energies were devoted to the / service of his country in war; / in after-life his time and resources were consecrated / to the present and eternal welfare of his fellow / countrymen and comrades. / He trusted not, however, to his own merits; / all his hope was / fixed on his Saviour's cross'

Details

People

Waldegrave, George
Age: 70
Date of Death: 11/5/1857
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Lord Radstock. Served in the Peninsular War. Concluded a treaty with Ali Pasha in 1810. His library on Naval History was left to the Royal United Service Institution.
Bibliography: Hugh Meller 'London cemeteries: an illustrated guide and gazetteer' (Amersham, 1981; Frederick Teague Cansick 'Epitaphs of Middlesex' (London, 1869) vol ii, p. 120

JSON

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  "post_id": "259",
  "id": "M925",
  "location": "Highgate Cemetery, Highgate, London, England",
  "transcript": "'But thanks be to God / who giveth us the victory / through our Lord Jesus Christ. / Sacred to the Memory of / GRANVILLE GEORGE / Lord RADSTOCK, C.B., / Vice-Admiral of the Red; / Born September 24th, 1786; / Died May 11th; 1857 / Distinguished by the calm courage, and / rare simplicity and truthfulness of character; / in early life his energies were devoted to the / service of his country in war; / in after-life his time and resources were consecrated / to the present and eternal welfare of his fellow / countrymen and comrades. / He trusted not, however, to his own merits; / all his hope was / fixed on his Saviour's cross'",
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    "notes": "Lord Radstock. Served in the Peninsular War. Concluded a treaty with Ali Pasha in 1810. His library on Naval History was left to the Royal United Service Institution.",
    "bibliography": "Hugh Meller 'London cemeteries: an illustrated guide and gazetteer' (Amersham, 1981; Frederick Teague Cansick 'Epitaphs of Middlesex' (London, 1869) vol ii, p. 120",
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters