Memorial: M1878

Plaque in St Nicholas Church, Churchstoke, Powys commemorating Commander Philip Nithsdale Wright RN d. 1901

Location

St Nicholas Church, Churchstoke, Powys, Wales

Transcript

'Commander Philip Nithsdale Wright RN Born 3rd Feb 1871, Died 27 June 1901 in consequence of a wound received on the 19th June 1900 during the siege of TIENTSIN China. To his organisation of the whole defence and to his exertions the safety of the town was largely due. Erected by his sorrowing father. "Father in the gracious keeping, Leave we now thy servant sleeping"'

Details

Type: Plaque
Position: West wall

Event

Boxer Rebellion 1900

Event Category

19th century conflicts in Asia

People

Wright, Philip Nithsdale
Age:
Date of Death: 27/6/1901
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Commander RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan 1970

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