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Memorial: M2124

Wall plaque at the Church of St Andrew and St Patrick, Elveden, Suffolk commemorating Admiral Augustus Keppel, RN d. 1786

Location

Church of St Andrew and St Patrick, Elveden, Suffolk, England

Transcript

'Augustus Viscount Keppel of Elvedon Admiral of the White Squadron of His Majesty's Fleet, who, having discharged his duty in a series of faithful services to his country as a Naval Commander, a Statesman and a Citizen, ended his days in this village, Oct 11th MDCCLXXXVI, Aged LXII years'

Details

Type: Plaque
Position: Nave
Materials: Marble

People

Keppel, Augustus
Age: 62
Date of Death: 11/10/1786
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Admiral of the White
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Erected by George Rogers.
Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan 1972

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