Memorial: M5951

Memorial in Bloomsbury, London dedicated to both Lieutenant George Rowley Brand RN d. 1806 and Lieutenant Thomas Dickinson Brand RN d. 1830

Location

Bloomsbury Cemetery, Bloomsbury, London, England

Transcript

'Sacred to the Memory of / Lieut. GEORGE ROWLEY BRAND. R.N., / Commander of His Majesty's schooner 'Unique' / who after receiving upwards of 30 wounds in various actions, was killed at the early age of 24, / Whilst gallantly leading his men to board / A French ship of double his force. / The French in admiration of his bravery, / Buried him with military honours, at Gaudeloupe. / Also of ROBERT FREDERICK BRAND / Who died 20th of May, 1808 / Aged 9 years. / Also of Lieut. THOMAS DICKINSON BRAND R.N., / Who after a long and painful illness, / Caused by the climate of India, / Died on the 12th of Novr. 1830, aged 36 years. / Also of ALEXANDER BRAND, / Father of the above, / who died the 7th of April, 1839 / Aged 83 years. / Also of ANN, / Relict of the above mentioned Alexander Brand, / Who died on the 15th December, 1847 / Aged 91 years.'

Details

Vessel: HMS Unique

Event Category

1803-1815 Napoleonic War

People

Brand, George Rowley
Age: 24
Date of Death: 23/2/1806
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy
Brand, Thomas Dickinson
Age: 36
Date of Death: 12/11/1830
Cause of Death: Infectious disease
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: Frederick Teague Cansick 'Epitaphs of Middlesex' (London, 1869) vol ii, p. 254

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