Memorial: M5878

Memorial at St Peter’s Church, Kolkata, India commemorating Rear-Admiral James Cockburn, RN, d. 1872

Location

St Peter's Church, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India, Rest of the World

Transcript

'In memory of Rear-Admiral James Horsford Cockburn, Commander-in-Chief of her Majesty's Naval Forces in the East Indies, who died at Government House, Calcutta, on the 10th of February 1872, aged 55. Erected by the Government of India.'

Details

People

Cockburn, James Horsfield
Age: 55
Date of Death: 10/2/1872
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Rear Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: C.R. Wilson 'List of Inscriptions on tombs or monuments in Bengal possessing historical or archaeological interest' (Calcutta, 1896). p. 37 No. 122

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