Memorial: M1060

Gravestone in Highland Road Cemetery, Portsmouth commemorating John Robarts VC d. 1888

Location

Highland Road cemetery, Portsmouth, England

Transcript

'In loving memory of / JOHN ROBARTS V.C. R.N. / THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF / ANNE E.V. ROBARTS / WHO DIED OCTOBER 17TH 1888 / AGED 68 YEARS / ALSO WILLIAM CECIL ROBARTS ...'

Details

Description: Gothic gravestone carved with flowers and flanked by pillars.
Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard
Materials: Limestone

People

Robarts, John
Age: 68
Date of Death: 17/10/1888
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Gunner
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Victoria Cross winner. Died of heart disease.

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