Memorial: M1864

Wall tablet in Christchurch Priory, Dorset, commemorating Captain Colpoys Walcott RN d. 1961

Location

Christchurch Priory, Christchurch, Dorset, England

Transcript

'CAPT. COLPOYS CLELAND WALCOTT, C.B.E., R.N. DIED 29TH APRIL / 1961, AGED 82 (OF THE FAMILY OF ADMIRAL J.E. WALCOTT, (M.P.) / HIS CAREER INCLUDED SERVICE IN 1900 BOXER RISING, (DESPATCHES) / TWO WORLD WARS - BEARER OF COPIES OF CASEMENT DIARIES / U.S.A. 1916 - GOLD ROD AT CORONATION OF KING GEORGE VI 1937'

Details

Type: Wall tablet
Position: Chancel
Materials: Marble

Event

Boxer Rebellion

Event Date

1900

People

Walcott, Colpoys Cleland
Age: 82
Date of Death: 29/4/1961
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

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