Memorial: M4311

Wall tablet in All Saints Church, Sutton, Essex, dedicated to Lieutenant William Burchell RN d. 1814

Location

All Saints Church, Sutton, Essex, England

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of Lieut William Burchell, R.N. son of Golden and Eleanor Burchell, late of this parish, who died on board His Majesty's Ship the Royal Oak, off the Chesapeak, on the 9th of August 1814, aged 27 years. Endeared to his family, by his many amiable qualities, they have erected this tablet as a token of their affection'

Details

Type: Wall tablet
Position: North nave wall
Materials: Marble
Vessel: HMS Royal Oak

People

Burchell, William
Age: 27
Date of Death: 9/8/1814
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Half brother of Captain Thomas Swaine whose memorial is placed immediately below.

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