Memorial: M4526

Memorial in the Esplanade Burial Ground, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka commemorating Charles Norwood RN d. 1820

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of CHARLES NORWOOD Steward to Sir Richard King Bart who served with honesty and fidelity five years. Died May 10th 1820 aged 30 years'

Details

People

Norwood, Charles
Age: 30
Date of Death: 10/5/1820
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Steward RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Formerly Ceylon. Sir Richard King was Admiral on the station.
Recorder: C. Flintham

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