Memorial in Chigwell commemorating Henry Hanson d. 1823
Location
Chigwell, Essex, England
Transcript
'Henry Hanson a midshipman in the East India Company's ship 'Glatton' was drowned near Chumpnee in China on 3rd October 1809 aged 17 and his brother Oliver, also in the Company died of fever at Broach 'in the East Indies' on 7th September 1823 aged 21.' [Synopsis]
Details
Vessel: HEIC Glatton
People
Hanson, Henry
Age: 17
Date of Death: 3/10/1809
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Midshipman HEIC
Organisation: Honourable East India Company
Age: 17
Date of Death: 3/10/1809
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Midshipman HEIC
Organisation: Honourable East India Company
Extra
Bibliography: 'Chowkidar' vol.3, no.5. (March 1984) p.42.