Memorial: M4401

Headstone in Topsham, Devon commemorating Thomas Randle d. 1851, Trafalgar veteran

Location

St Margaret's Church, Topsham, Devon, England

Transcript

'THOMAS RANDLE WHO WAS FOR MANY YEARS IN THE ROYAL NAVY HAVING SERVED IN SEVERAL SHIPS AND AS QUARTERMASTER ON BOARD THE VICTORY. JAN 2nd 1851 AGED 78'

Details

Type: Headstone
Position: Outside west wall of south transept
Vessel: HMS Victory

Event

Battle of Trafalgar

Event Date

1805

Event Category

1803-1815 Napoleonic War

People

Randle, Thomas
Age: 78
Date of Death: 2/1/1851
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Able Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Replica of the original which was broken by a mower. A.B. on 'Victory's' muster roll. DOSSIER.

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