Memorial: M5200

Memorial in St Peter’s Church, Hurstbourne Tarrant, Hampshire commemorating Captain Charles Alder RN d. 1903

Location

St Peter's Church, Hurstbourne Tarrant, Hampshire, England

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of Captain Charles Alder RN sixth son of the late Gilbert Alder Died the 16th Nov 1903 at Ham House West Buckland Somerset aged 62 years. The deceased Officer served in the Russian War 1854-55 and in 1857-8, 60 in the Second China War and was present at the Storming of the Taku Forts the blockade of the Pei-ho River and the Capture of Canton also in the Congo River Expedition and in the suppression of the slave trade on the West Coast of Africa.'

Details

Event

Crimea War, Second China War,

Event Date

1853-1856, 1857-1860

Event Category

19th century conflicts in Asia

People

Alder, Charles
Age:
Date of Death: 16/11/1903
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

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