Memorial: M2915

Gravestone at All Saints Church, Laleham commemorating Samuel Tyler RN d. 1898

Location

All Saints Church, Laleham, Surrey, England

Transcript

'IN LOVING MEMORY / OF / SAMUEL TYLER / WHO DIED / MARCH 9 1898 / IN HIS 81st YEAR / A HERO / OF THE BATTLE / OF NAVARINO 1827 / AND CRIMEA 1854'

Details

Description: Pilasters either side of inscription, foliage on the top.
Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard
Materials: Cast iron
Vessel: HMS Princess Royal

Event

Battle of Navarino, Crimea War

Event Date

1827, 1853-1856

Event Category

1821-1828 War of Greek Independence, 19th century conflicts in Asia

People

Tyler, Samuel
Age: 81
Date of Death: 9/3/1898
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Petty Officer
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Born 13 March 1814 at Andover. Continuous Service Record ADM/50/4951. Census 1891.
Recorder: B. Tomlinson 1995
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