Memorial: M3857

Memorial at Church of St Mary the Virgin, Selling, Kent commemorating Commander Stephen Hilton RN, d. 1872

Location

Church of St Mary the Virgin, Selling, Kent, England

Transcript

'In memory of Stephen Hilton late commander who died 21st February 1872 in his..th year 'Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints'

Details

Position: South side of churchyard

Event

Battle of Trafalgar

Event Date

1805

Event Category

1803-1815 Napoleonic War

People

Hilton, Stephen
Age: 85
Date of Death: 21/2/1872
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Commander RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Hilton was Master's Mate in 'Minotaur' at Trafalgar.
Bibliography: Graham Dean and Keith Evans 'Nelson's Heroes' (Norwich, 1994) p. 94.

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