Memorial: M6265

Wall tablet in St Mary, Sturmer, Essex, commemorating Lieutenant William Hicks RN d. 1874, a Trafalgar veteran

Location

St Mary, Sturmer, Essex, England

Transcript

'To the Glory of God / In Memory of / William HICKS M.A. Mag. Coll. Camb. / Ret. Lieut. Royal Navy / 44 years Rector of this Parish / Born 16 Dec. 1788 died 11 Jan 1874. / As a midshipman he fought / on H.M.S. Conqueror / at the Battle of Trafalgar / 21 October 1805 / The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord Ps. 37.'

Details

Type: Wall tablet
Position: Nave

Event

Battle of Trafalgar

Event Date

1805

Event Category

1803-1815 Napoleonic War

People

Hicks, William
Age: 86
Date of Death: 16/1/1874
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Naval officer; clergy man
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

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