Memorial: M3026

Memorial at Holy Trinity Church, Long Melford, Suffolk commemorating Captain Hyde Parker, RN d. 1854

Location

Holy Trinity Church, Long Melford, Suffolk, England

Transcript

'IN MEMORY OF / CAPTAIN HYDE PARKER / OF HER MAJESTY'S STEAM FRIGATE FIREBRAND / (ELDEST SON OF VICE ADMIRAL HYDE PARKER C.B.) / WHO FELL GLORIOUSLY WHILE LEADING ON HIS MEN / TO THE STORM OF A RUSSIAN FORTIFICATION AT THE / SULINA MOUTH OF THE DANUBE, JULY 8TH 1854. AGED 29 YEARS / THE BRITISH BURIAL GROUND OF PERA OF CONSTANTINOPLE / HOLDS ALL OF HIM THAT COULD DIE, BUT SO LONG AS A GREAT / INTELLECT, A HIGH AND SPOTLESS CHARACTER AND DEVOTION / TO HIS COUNTRY, EVEN TO THE DEATH CAN COMMAND / LOVE AND RESPECT, SO LONG WILL HIS NAME LIVE / IN THE FOREMOST RANKS OF THOSE WHO DIED / TOO EARLY FOR ALL SAVE THEIR OWN FAME. / THIS MONUMENT IS ERECTED BY THE OFFICERS, / SEAMAN AND MARINES OF H.M.S. FIREBRAND / THE LAST SAD TRIBUTE OF THEIR HONOUR AND AFFECTION.'

Details

Description: Above, a semicircular carving of a foul anchor within a wreath of oak and laurel branches, crossed swords and flags behind, surrounded by inlaid laurel branches. A dolphin and trident on each side of the inscription tablet. Architectural surround carved with egg and dart mouldings and acanthus leaves.
Type: Wall tablet
Position: Sanctuary
Materials: Marble
Vessel: HMS Firebrand

Event

Crimea War

Event Date

1853-1856

Event Category

19th century conflicts in Asia

People

Parker, Hyde
Age: 29
Date of Death: 8/7/1854
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan 1969
Photographer: P. Lacey

JSON

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