Memorial in Chipping Sodbury, South Gloucestershire, commemorating George Griffin d. 1863
Location
Church of St John The Baptist, Chipping Sodbury, South Gloucestershire, England
Transcript
'Sacred to the Memory of GEORGE GRIFFIN Sergt R.M.L.I. who departed this life on Board H.M. Ship Charybdis, at Taboga on the 9th July 1863, Aged 35 Years. This Monument is erected by the Officers and Ship's Company of H.M. Ship Charybdis to show their appreciation of his worth and respect for his Memory. "For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive" 1 Cor. XV.22'
Details
Vessel: HMS Charybdis
People
Griffin, George
Age: 35
Date of Death: 9/7/1863
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Sergeant RMLI
Organisation: Royal Marine Light Infantry
Age: 35
Date of Death: 9/7/1863
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Sergeant RMLI
Organisation: Royal Marine Light Infantry