Vessel Loss

Memorial: M6189

Gravestone at St John the Baptist’s Church, Burley, Hampshire, commemorating Benjamin Lester d. 1893

Location

St John the Baptist's Church, Burley, Hampshire, England

Transcript

'...BENJAMIN [LESTER] / LOST ON H.M.S. VICTORIA / JUNE 22 1893. AGED 30...'

Details

Description: Headstone.
Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard
Materials: Stone
Vessel: HMS Victoria

People

Lester, Benjamin
Age: 30
Date of Death: 22/6/1893
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation: Gunnery rating
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Son of Charles d. 1883 and Mary Anna Lester d. 1915.
Bibliography: 'Naval Historical Collectors & Research Association' Autumn 2007

JSON

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