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Memorial: M941

Memorial in Kensal Green Cemetery, London commemorating Admiral Sir George Cockburn d. 1853

Location

Kensal Green Cemetery, London, England

Details

Position: CAT.A/1193/Vault 26/Comp 12

Event Category

1803-1815 Napoleonic War

People

Cockburn, George
Age:
Date of Death: 19/8/1853
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Born 1772. Served under Nelson and conveyed Napoleon to St Helena where Cockburn remained as governor of the island for a year.
Bibliography: Hugh Meller 'London cemeteries: an illustrated guide and gazetteer' (Amersham, 1981) p. 188.

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