Wall tablet at Hurley, Berkshire dedicated to Augustus Henry Clayton-East d. 1845
Location
St Mary the Virgin, Hurley, Berkshire, England
Transcript
'Sacred / to the memory of / Augustus Henry Clayton-East, R.N. / Mate of H.M.S. Agincourt, / second son of Sir George Clayton-East; / of Hall Place in this County, Bart; / and Dame Marianne, his wife: / Born 26th Decr. 1824. / Died off the Coast of Borneo / 23rd August 1845. / Buried in the small island of Balamgan.'
Details
Type: Wall tablet
Position: North wall
Materials: Marble
Vessel: HMS Agincourt
Position: North wall
Materials: Marble
Vessel: HMS Agincourt
Event Date
1845
Event Category
19th century conflicts in Asia
People
Clayton-East, Augustus Henry
Age: 20
Date of Death: 23/8/1854
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Mate
Organisation: Royal Navy
Age: 20
Date of Death: 23/8/1854
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Mate
Organisation: Royal Navy