Plaque in St Andrew’s Church, Minterne Magna, Dorset, dedicated to Admiral Sir Henry Digby d. 1842, who served at Trafalgar
Location
St Andrew's Church, Minterne Magna, Dorset, England
Transcript
'In memory of / Sir Henry Digby, G.C.B., / Admiral of the Blue, born Jany 20, 1770; / died August 19, 1842 / He commanded H.M.S. Africa in / the memorable action off Cape Trafalgar, / October 21, 1805, by his gallantry and / daring obtained the marked approbation / of Admiral Horatio, Viscount Nelson, / and the thanks of Parliament / Also of his wife Jane Elizabeth / eldest daughter of Thomas William Coke, / Earl of Leicester and relict of Charles Nevinson / Viscount Andover, born December 22, 1777; / died April 29, 1863 / In testimony of their sincere and dutiful affection, / their sons, Edward St Vincent, Lord Digby and / the Hon. and Rev. Kenelm Henry Digby M.A. have / caused this monument to be erected'
Details
Type: Plaque
Position: South wall, nave
Materials: Brass
Event
Battle of Trafalgar
Event Date
1805
Event Category
1803-1815 Napoleonic War
People
Age: 72
Date of Death: 19/9/1842
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy
Extra
Bibliography: David Saunders 'Maritime Memorials & Mementoes' (Yeovil, 1996) p. 87. A. M Broadley and R.G. Bartlot 'The three Dorset Captains at Trafalgar' (London, 1906) p. 272. Coilin White and the 1805 Club 'The Trafagar caotains and their memorials' (Chatham Publishing, 2005) p.55.