Memorial: M6623

Memorial at Haslar Royal Naval Hospital commemorating Captain Gervis Taylor Byrne RMLI died 1897.

Location

Haslar Royal Naval Cemetery, Gosport, Hampshire, England

Transcript

‘CAPT. JERVIS BYRNE / R.M.L.I. / WHO DIED OF WOUNDS / RECEIVED AT THE CAPTURE OF BENIN CITY / MARCH 24 1897 / ERECTED IN LOVING MEMORY / BY HIS COMRADES’

Details

Description: A carved cross and inscription scroll on a heap of rocks. A cross formerly stood on a plinth at the end - this is now broken. The grave has kerbs and is surrounded by chains and concrete posts.
Type: Monument
Materials: Stone

Event

Benin Expedition

Event Date

1897

Event Category

19th century conflicts in Africa

People

Byrne, Gervis Taylor
Age: 35
Date of Death: 24/3/1897
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Captain
Organisation: Royal Marine Light Infantry

Extra

Recorder: B. Tomlinson
Photographer: B. Tomlinson

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