Memorial: M5073

Plaque in Paul, Cornwall commemorating Joseph Trewavas VC d. 1905

Location

St Paulinus Church, Paul, Cornwall, England

Transcript

'IN MEMORY OF / JOSEPH TREWAVAS / VC CGM RN / OF MOUSEHOLE / 1835-1905 / STRAITS OF GENITCHI / (CRIMEA) 1855 / Mousehole RBL 2002'

Details

Type: Plaque
Position: Interior
Materials: Slate
Date Erected: 26/6/2002

Event

Crimea War

Event Date

1853-1856

Event Category

19th century conflicts in Asia

People

Trewavas, Joseph
Age: 69
Date of Death: 20/7/1905
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Able Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Victoria Cross winner.
Bibliography: 'Cornish Guardian' 4 July 2002, 'Western Morning News' 4 June 2002.
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