Memorial: M5550

Tomb at St Mary’s Church, Funtington, West Sussex commemorating Admiral of the Fleet Sir Provo William Parry Wallis d. 1892

Location

St Mary's Church, Funtington, West Sussex, England

Transcript

'HERE LYETH ADMIRAL OF THE FLEET / SIR PROVO WILLIAM PARRY WALLIS G.C.B. / DIED FEBRUARY 13TH 1892 IN HIS 101ST YEAR'

Details

Description: Low coped tomb in pink granite with a cross carved in relief on the upper surface.
Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard
Materials: Granite

Event

War of 1812

Event Category

1803-1815 Napoleonic War

People

Wallis, Provo William Parry
Age: 100
Date of Death: 13/2/1892
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Admiral of the Fleet
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Wallis was 2nd Lieutenant in 'Shannon' during the engagement between 'Shannon' and 'Chesapeake', 1 June 1813. He took command of the 'Shannon' after her Captain was severely wounded and the death of the 1st Lieutenant.

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