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Memorial: M3922

Gravestone in Charlton Cemetery, London commemorating Admiral Sir Watkin Pell RN d. 1869

Location

Charlton Cemetery, London, England

Transcript

'IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF / ADMIRAL SIR WATKIN PELL RN / DIED DECEMBER 29TH 1869 / AGED 82'

Details

Description: Gabled granite ledger.
Type: Gravestone
Materials: Granite

Event Category

1803-1815 Napoleonic War

People

Pell, Watkin
Age: 82
Date of Death: 29/12/1869
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Served under Nelson and lost a leg in battle in 1800.
Bibliography: Hugh Mellor 'London Cemeteries' p. 100.

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