Memorial at St Michael’s Church, Inveresk, East Lothian, Scotland commemorating Admiral David Milne, RN, d. 1845
Location
St Michael's Church, Inveresk, East Lothian, Scotland
Transcript
'In memory of Admiral Sir David Milne, GCB &c. For 60 years he served his country in the Royal Navy; his gallant deeds are recorded in her annals. In all the relations of private life he was upright, exemplary, and esteemed. He expired at sea on the 5th of May 1845, aged 82 years, whilst returning to his native home from Devonport, at which station he had been for the three previous years Commander-in-Chief. Here are deposited the remains of Grace, wife of Rear-Admiral David Milne, who died at Bordeaux, in France, the 4th of October 1814, where she had gone for the recovery of her health. Her remains were brought to this country by her affectionate husband, and re-interred here the 18th of February 1815. She was eldest daughter of Sir Alexander Purves of Purves, Bart., by Mary Home, daughter of Sir James Home of Coldinghame, Bart., in the County of Berwick.'
Details
Position: Churchyard
People
Age: 82
Date of Death: 5/5/1845
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Rear Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy