Memorial: M5502

Plaque at St Jude’s Church, Portsmouth commemorating major John le Coco Robillard RMLI d. 1887

Location

St Jude's Church, Portsmouth, England

Transcript

'IN MEMORY OF / MAJOR JOHN LE COCO ROBILLIARD / OF THE ROYAL MARINE ARTILLERY / SERVING IN HER MAJESTY'S SHIP NELSON / WHO WAS DROWNED BY THE CAPSIZING / OF A BOAT IN JERVIS BAY / NEW SOUTH WALES / ON THE 11 SEPTEMBER 1887 / AGED 39 YEARS / ERECTED BY THE OFFICERS OF HMS NELSON'

Details

Description: Decorative border, cross above the inscription.
Type: Plaque
Position: North East Nave
Materials: Brass
Vessel: HMS Nelson

People

Robilliard, John Le Coco
Age: 39
Date of Death: 11/9/1887
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Major
Organisation: Royal Marine Artillery

Extra

Bibliography: http://www.memorials.inportsmouth.co.uk

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Maritime Memorials