Memorial: M5852

Memorial in Norwich Cathedral commemorating Commander Armine Wodehouse RN d. 1859

Location

Norwich Cathedral, Norwich, Norfolk, England

Transcript

'Armine Wodehouse, RN / late Commander of HMS Cormorant, / destroyed by the Chinese in the attack on / the Taku Forts in the Peiho River / June XXV, MDCCCL1X / Died in London Novr. XIX, MDCCCLIX. / Aged XXXVI Years. / Campbell, in holy orders. / Born Jan. III, MDCCCXXVI, / Died Mar. VIII, MDCCCLXV111.'

Details

Description: Gothic script painted on wall within a gothic arcade.
Type: Wall memorial
Position: South Side of Nave
Vessel: HMS Cormorant

Event

Second China War

Event Date

1856-1860

Event Category

19th century conflicts in Asia

People

Wodehouse, Armine
Age: 36
Date of Death: 19/11/1859
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Commander RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: 'Cormorant' sunk 28 June 1859 in action with the Peiho forts.

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