Memorial: M4521

Memorial in the Esplanade Burial Ground, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka commemorating George Thomas RN d. 1820

Location

Esplanade Burial Ground, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, Rest of the World

Transcript

'To the memory of Mr GEORGE THOMAS midshipman of his Majesty's Ship Leander, eldest son of Sir GEORGE THOMAS Bart, Dale Park Sussex, died July 11th 1820 in the sixteenth year of his age much respected and regretted by all who knew him'

Details

Vessel: HMS Leander

People

Thomas, George
Age: 15
Date of Death: 11/7/1820
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Midshipman RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Formerly Ceylon.
Recorder: C. Flintham

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