Vessel Loss

Memorial: M2170

Wall tablet in the Church of St John the Evangelist, Farncombe commemorating wireless operator John George Phillips d. 1912 in the loss of ‘Titanic’

Location

Church of St John the Evangelist, Farncombe, Surrey, England

Transcript

'In Memory of John George Phillips aged 26 years formerly a chorister in this church Chief Marconi Officer on RMS Titanic which sank at sea April 15th 1912. Faithful to his Duty to the Last'

Details

Type: Tablet
Position: Wall north aisle
Vessel: RMS Titanic

People

Phillips, John George
Age: 26
Date of Death: 15/4/1912
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation: Chief wireless officer
Organisation: White Star Line

Extra

Notes: Also commemorated by cloister and lily pond in public gardens at Godalming.
Recorder: David Saunders 1983

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