Memorial: M3333

Memorial at All Saints’ and St Margaret’s Church, Pakefield, Suffolk commemorating Francis Mullender and Charles Mullender d. 1917 in the loss of the ‘Fleurette’

Location

All Saints' and St Margaret’s Church, Pakefield, Suffolk, England

Transcript

'Edward, husband of Rachel Ann Mullender who died 14 June 1919 aged 79, also Francis Mullender aged 44 years and Charles Mullender aged 39, beloved sons of the above who were lost at sea out of the LT FLEURETTE on 13 Feb 1917. Also Rachel Ann Mullender, wife of the above who died 2 Nov 1923 aged 83'

Details

Position: Churchyard
Vessel: Fleurette

Event Category

1914-1918 First World War

People

Mullender, Francis
Age: 44
Date of Death: 13/2/1917
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: 3rd Hand
Organisation: Robert W Linder, Lowestoft
Mullender, Charles
Age: 39
Date of Death: 13/2/1917
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation: Robert W. Linder, Lowestoft

Extra

Notes: Hit by UC 47 (Paul Hundius) but not sunk. The fishing smack came ashore 1 mile NE of Godrevy lighthouse, Cornwall, on 13 February 1917 in rough seas. All the crew of five were missing, presumed drowned.
Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan 1967
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