Memorial in Church of the Blessed Mary, Walmer, Kent commemorating Flag-Lieutenant William Harvey RN d. 1879
Location
Church of the Blessed Mary, Walmer, Kent, England
Transcript
'M of William Harvey, Priest, M.A. Oxon. Youngest son of Sir Thomas Harvey K.C.B. Vice Admiral of the White, died March 18th 1865 aged 41 years and of Jane his wife, died December 7th 1891 aged 66 years. Both are buried in this churchyard and also of their children William, Flag Lieutenant H.M.S. Bellerophon, died at Halifax N.S. October 13th 1879 aged 28 years. Henry Nowell, Barrister at Law, Middle Temple. Died December 22nd 1828 aged 76 years. Helen Jane died April 1st 1877 aged 23 years. Alice Maude wife of John Richard Statham died January 30th 1945 aged 87 years'
Details
Type: Wall tablet
Position: South wall of nave
Vessel: HMS Bellerophon
Position: South wall of nave
Vessel: HMS Bellerophon
People
Harvey, William
Age: 28
Date of Death: 13/10/1879
Cause of Death: heart disease
Rank / Occupation: Flag Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy
Age: 28
Date of Death: 13/10/1879
Cause of Death: heart disease
Rank / Occupation: Flag Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy
Extra
Notes: Lieutenant William Harvey was serving as a watch keeping Lieutenant in HMS Bellerophon, then the flagship of the North America and West Indies station.