Memorial: M2003

Memorial at St Mary’s Church, Debenham, Suffolk commemorating Robert Green, RM, d. 1805

Location

St Mary's Church, Debenham, Suffolk, England

Transcript

'Robert Green, son of Samuel and Mary Green. Lieutenant of the Royal Marines who fell in the Battle of Trafalgar on board the 'Royal Sovereign' 21 October 1805 aged 21 years. Also his brother Samuel Green Captain of the 6th Regt NI on the Madras Establishment. He died in peace 14th Sept ... aged 32'

Details

Type: Plaque
Materials: Stone
Artists: R. Tovell
Vessel: Royal Sovereign

Event

Battle of Trafalgar

Event Date

1805

Event Category

1803-1815 Napoleonic War

People

Green, Robert
Age: 21
Date of Death: 21/10/1805
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RM
Organisation: Royal Marines

Extra

Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan 1967

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