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Memorial: M427

Memorial in the British Cemetery, Funchal, Madeira commemorating Cecil William Buckley VC, RN d. 1872

Location

British Cemetery, Funchal, Madeira, Rest of the World

Transcript

'IN MEMORY OF / CECIL WILLIAM BUCKLEY V.C. R.N. / DIED DECR 7TH 1872 / AGED 42'

Details

Description: Cross on stepped plinth, the grave with kerbs.
Type: Cross
Materials: Granite

People

Buckley, Cecil William
Age: 42
Date of Death: 7/12/1872
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Victoria Cross winner. Also commemorated his children - Percy Falcon Buckley 1867-1899 and Frank Buckley 1871-1873.
Recorder: N W Gordon

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