Memorial: M5838

Gravestone at St Mary’s Church, Cheltenham commemorating Captain George Younghusband RN d. 1806

Location

St Mary's Church, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of Capt. George Younghusband of the Royal Navy, a native of Berwick upon Tweed, he died here the 28th day of July 1806 aged 30 years. He fell a victim to uncommon vigilance and exertion while he commanded His Majesty's ship Heureux in the West Indies. In 1851 was restored by Lady Napier the only sister of the late Capt. George Younghusband RN wife of Admiral Sir Charles Napier, as a sincere tribute of affection to her lamented brother'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard

Event

1803-1815 Napoleonic War

People

Younghusband, George
Age: 30
Date of Death: 28/7/1806
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: The marble memorial in the chancel at Holy Trinity, Berwick is likely to commemorate this officer.
Bibliography: 'Gloucester Notes & Queries' vol. 2 1877

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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters