Memorial: M1009

Wall tablet in St Paul’s Cathedral, London, in memory of Captain Granville Gower Loch d. 1853

Location

St Paul's Cathedral, London, England

Transcript

'Sacred to the Memory of / GRANVILLE GOWER LOCH / Companion of the Order of the Bath Captain of H. M. Ship Winchester / who fell in the service of his Country / near Donabew on the River Irrawaddy / on the 4 Feby 1853 in the 40 year of his age'

Details

Description: Relief shows Loch leading an attack on the Burmese. His order of the Bath is suspended below the inscription tablet.

Type: Wall tablet
Position: South side of nave
Materials: Marble
Artists: Carlo Marochetti
Vessel: HMS Winchester

Event

Second Burma War 1852-1853

Event Category

19th century conflicts in Asia

People

Loch, Granville Gower
Age: 40
Date of Death: 4/2/1853
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Gordon spells this place Donubyu. Buried at Rangoon beneath a memorial erected by the officers and men of HMS 'Winchester'.
Bibliography: William Laird Clowes 'The Royal Navy, A History' vol. vi, p. 383 (London, 1996); L.L. Gordon 'British Battles and Medals' (London, 1979) p. 211.
Recorder: B. Tomlinson
Photographer: B. Tomlinson

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