Memorial at St Elidyr’s Church, Ludchurch commemorating Lieutenant John Henry Martin RN d. 1823, midshipman during James Cook’s third voyage
Location
St Elidyr's Church, Ludchurch, Pembrokeshire, Wales
Transcript
'...at the time of his death he was supposed to be the last surviving officer who accompanied Captain Cook on his third voyage round the world'
Details
Position: Churchyard
People
Martin, John Henry
Age: 70
Date of Death: 10/5/1823
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant
Organisation: Royal Navy
Age: 70
Date of Death: 10/5/1823
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant
Organisation: Royal Navy
Extra
Bibliography: E.O.C. Goddard 'John Henry Martin', 'Mariner's Mirror', vol. 69, p. 94 (Greenwich, 1983); Lawrence Phillips 'John Henry Martin', 'Mariner's Mirror' vol. 75, p.187 (Greenwich, 1989).