Memorial: M5405

Wall tablet in Church of St Mary of the Assumption, Froyle, Hampshire, dedicated to Lieutenant John Nicholas RN d. 1778

Location

Church of St Mary of the Assumption, Froyle, Hampshire, England

Transcript

'In memory of John Nicholas, son of William & Mary Nicholas of Froyle in the county of Hants, Lieutenant of His Majesty's Ship 'Aurora', who departed this life at sea December 1778 aged 26 years, whose remains are deposited in the island of Barbadoes. Also in memory of William Draper Nicholas, son of William & Mary Nicholas of Froyle in the county of Hants, Captain in His Majesty's 11th Regiment of Infantry, who died January the 17th 1786 aged 34 years, whose remains are deposited near this place.'

Details

Type: Wall tablet
Position: South wall
Vessel: HMS Aurora

People

Nicholas, John
Age: 26
Date of Death: 12/1778
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

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