ROYAL NAVY VETERANS MEMORIALS
ADAMSON -
Surgeon John
Memorial at Tulliallan Kirkyard, Dumfries, Scotland - "Sacred to the
memory of John Adamson, surgeon R.N. born 25 Aug 1769 died 7th
Nov 1857. He was distinguised for great professional abilities,
philanthropic spirit and sincere though unostentatious piety.
Erected by his widow Thomasina Brown.Thomasina Brown born 6 Sept
1793 died 23 Feb 1878."
ALDER -
Captain Charles
Memorial at St. Peter's Church, Hurstbourne Tarrant,
Hampshire - "Sacred
to the memory of Captain Charles Alder RN sixth son of the late
Gilbert Alder Died the 16th Nov 1903 at Ham House West Buckland
Somerset aged 62 years. The deceased Officer served in the
Russian War 1854-55 and in 1857-8, 60 in the Second China War and
was present at the Storming of the Taku Forts the blockade of the
Pei-ho River and the Capture of Canton also in the Congo River
Expedition and in the supression of the slave trade on the West
Coast of Africa."
ASHTON -
Commander William, DSC
Grave at Cheltenham Borough Cemetery, Gloucestershire - "In loving memory of
Brigadier Surgeon William Ashton, RAMC of Doneraile, Co. Cork,
Ireland. Born 6 April 1835. Died 19 September 1904. And his
grandson Cdr. William Ashton DSC, RN Born Canada 15 January 1914.
Died Devizes 15 December 1986."
BARRINGTON -
Admiral Samuel
Memorial at St. Andrew's church, Shrivenham, Oxon - "Sacred to the
memory of the Honourable Samuel Barrington Admiral of the White
and General of Marines. Born Feby 15th 1770 Died Augt. 16th 1800."
BELLRINGER -
Assistant-Surgeon George Hext - HMS Gladiator
Memorial at St. Mary's church, Penzance - "In affectionate remembrance of
George Hext
Bellringer, Jun., late acting assistant surgeon of HMS "Gladiator"
who departed this life near the Island of Bermuda, on the 4th
November 1859; aged 22 Years."
BLIGH -
Vice-Admiral
William
Grave at Lambeth churchyard, London - "Sacred to the
memory of William Bligh Esquire FRS Vice Admiral of the Blue, The
celebrated Navigator who first transplanted the bread fruit tree
from Otahette to the West Indies, bravely fought the Battles of
his Country and died beloved respected and lamented on the 7th
day of December 1817 aged 64."
BRISBANE - Commodore Sir James
Memorial in St. James Church, Sydney, Australia - "Sacred to the memory of Commodore Sir James Brisbane, Kt, CB,
KW, who closed with his life, an honourable career of active and
distinguished services. Whilst commanding HM Squadron in India he
conducted in person the naval force employed in the difficult and
harassing war which ended with the submission of the Burmese Empire:
subsequent to its termination he sailed for South America, in command
of H M Ship Warspite; but being greatly impaired in health by that
arduous services, landed at Sydney, and after protracted suffering died
on 19th of December 1826 aged 52 years."
BROOKS -
Commander Edward John - HMS Ringdove
Memorial at St. Mary's church, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire - "To the glory of God
and in memory of Edward John Brooks RN. Commander of HMS Ringdove
who was accidentally drowned in Yedo Bay 7-12-1870 and was buried
at Yokohama Japan. Aged 36 years."
BUTT -
Lieutenant Peter - HMS Conqueror
BUTT - Lieutenant John
Memorial at St. Nicholas' church, Deptford, Kent - "In
memory of Lieut. Peter Butt, R.N., at 17
eldest son of Peter Butt, esquire, who died 7th July 1780, of
wounds received on board H.M.S. Conqueror on the 19th of May
proceeding in the Fleet under the Command of Vice Admiral Sir
George Rodney in action with the French fleet in the West Indies.
Also of Lieut. John Butt, second son of Peter Butt, esquire, who
was drowned while in command of an armed ship in the North Sea 24th
September 1799."
CARMICHAEL -
Commander Sir T.G.
Grave at the Protestant Cemetery, Rome, Italy - "Sacred
To the memory of Sir T.G. Carmichael
Bar Commander RN. Born October 22 1817 died at Civitavecchia
December 30 1855."
CHAMBERLAYNE
family
Admiral Chamberlayne - Royal Navy - died 24th April 1810.
Captain George Chamberlayne - Royal Navy - died March 1799.
Post Captain Edwin Chamberlayne, CB - Royal Navy - died December
1821.
Lieutenant Bickerton Chamberlayne - 12th Foot - died April 1822.
Memorial at St. Edward Church, Stow on the Wold - "In memory of
Admiral Chamberlayne of the Family of Chamberlayne, formerly
Tancarville long settled at Maugersbury in this Parish and four
of his Sons all now waiting for a blefsed Resurrection therough
the merits and mercis of jesus Christ Admiral Chamberlayne after
long and arduous Services to his King and Country died in the
bosom of his own family at Plymouth April 24 1810.
George the eldest Son of the Admiral died in November 1802 Aged
22 a Captain in command H.M.Sloop Busy in the West Indies Charles
died in March 1799 aged 16 on his return from Sea a Naval Officer
in the Service of his Country.
Edwin died in December 1821 aged 37 a Post Captain in his
Majesty's Navy and companion of the most honourable order of the
Bath
Bickerton died in April 1822 aged 30 a Lieut. in his Majesty's 12
Regiment of foot. Each in their several Stations having done
honour to the ancient and honourable name they bore verily their
Motto. Virtuti Nihil Invium."
COTTON -
Commander Charles
Son of Admiral Sir Charles Cotton (below)
Memorial at St. Mary's Church, Madingley, Cambridgeshire - "Commander Charles
Cotton R.N. Died on board HMS Zebra in the Mediterranean on the
11th February 1828 aged 25 years. Interred near the Pratique
Church at Malta, where a monument erected by his officers and men
..... His death was occasioned by a fever resulting from the
fatigue of an arduous service in the course of which he was
eminently conspicuous in rescuing the crew of HMS Cambrian off
Carabusa in the Island of Candia".
COTTON -
Admiral Sir Charles
Father of Cmmander Charles Cotton (above). Served at the battle
of "The Glorious First of June." Commanded of a
squadron based off Lisbon, Portugal, followed by commands of the
Mediterranean and Channel Fleets.
Memorial at St. Mary's Church, Madingley, Cambridgeshire - "Sacred to the
memory of Sir Charles Cotton Bar T, Admiral of the White Fleet.
At an early period of his life he entered into the service of his
country. From the active and almost incessant occupations of
which neither the subsequent possession of an ample fortune, nor
the still more powerful ties of domestic and local attachment
were sufficient to withdraw him".
DACRES -
Vice-Admiral
James Richard
DACRES - Captain James Richard - HMS Nimrod
Memorial at Parish Church at Tetbury, Gloucestershire - "In memory of James Richard Dacres, Esqre.
Vice-Admiral of the Red Squadron, who died at Catisfield Lodge,
Hants., on the 4th December, 1853, aged 64 years. Also of his
son, James Richard Dacres, Esqre., Commanding H.M. sloop Nimrod,
who died at Mozambique, on the 14th February, 1848, aged 37 years.
And of his youngest son, Hew Dalrymple Dacres, Esqre. Lieut. in
HM 67th Regt., who died at sea, on his passage from Barbadoes, 11th
July, 1835, aged 21 years. Josiah, his son, Lieutenant in the 69th
Regt. of Foot, died in the service of his country, at the Helder,
on the coast of Holland, September 28th, 1799, aged 20 years."
DAVENPORT -
Rear-Admiral Sir Salusbury, CB, KCH
(Son of Lieutenant Henry Wayet Davenport (39th Foot) - see entry)
Grave at St. Peter's Church, Leckhampton, Cheltenham, Glos - "Sir Salusbury
Davenport, of Bramhall Hall, Cheshire, Rear Admiral of the White,
CB & KCH. He died at Cheltenham on the 17th November 1845 and
was buried in this church yard by his own written desire."
DICKSON -
Commander Thomas Hyacinth
St. Anne's Church of Ireland, County Donegal, Ireland - "In loving memory of
John William Dickson, Lt. Col. D.L.I. Born November 19th 1802
died November 7th 1899. Also Thomas Hyacinth Dickson, Commander R.N.,
Born Sept. 11th 1844 died September 12th 1888."
DURHAM -
Admiral Sir Philip Charles Henderson Calderwood
Memorial at Largo church, East Fife - "In
memory of Sir Philip Charles Henderson
Calderwood Durham of Fordell, Polton and Largo, Admiral of the
Red, Knight Grand Cross of Bath and of military merit in France.
He was born on 29.7.1763 entered the R.N at 14 and was made Post
Captain in 1793, his activity, gallantry, judgement and Zeal were
excelled by none in his profession and his numerous captures and
successes were acknowledged by many public testimonials. He
became Rear Admiral in 1810 with Comander in Chief for he West
Indies from 1813 till peace in 1815 and held the command at
Portsmouth from 1837-1839, he represented Queensburgh and Devises
in several Parliments, but passed his later years cheifly at
Fordel. Courted in society and generously spending an ample
fortune, in 1799 he married Lady Charlotte Matilda Bruce,
daughter of Charles, 5th Earl of Elgin who died in 1816 and
secondly in 1817 Ann Elizabeth, daughter and heiress of Sir John
Henderson of Fordell, Baronet, whom he survived only 3 months, he
died at Naples on the 21.4.184 and was interred beneath the West
Isle of this Church. Erected by his Great Nephew James Wolfe
Murray of Cringletie 1849."
ELLIOTT -
Commander John
Memorial at Rippon Cathedral - "To the memory of the late
John Elliott, Esq.
of Elliot House, near Ripon, Commander R.N., having entered the
naval service of his country early inlife, he circumnavigated the
globe as a Midshipman in the Resolution, under the command of the
celebrated Capt. Cook; he subsequently served as a Lieut. of the
Ajax of 74 guns, and was present in Lord Rodney's glorious action
of the 12th of April 1782, in which he was severely wounded; he
resided at Elliott House many years, greatly respected for his
strict integrity and uprightness in all the relations of life; he
was born Jany. 11th 1759, and died September 17th 1834; also to
the memory of Isabella Elliott, his beloved wife, who was born
Nov. 22nd 1762, and died July 9th 1841."
FELL -
Lieutenant Lefroy Hunter
Memorial at St. Thomas of Canterbury, Goring-on-Thames,
Oxfordshire - "In
loving memory of Lt Herbert Lefroy Hunter
Fell RN Bey of the Soudanese Service Born at Worldham Rectory
Hants 16 December 1873 Died at Tambura in the Bahr El Ghazal
Province 19 June 1905."
FERRIER -
Admiral John
Memorial at St. Peter's church, Sandwich, Kent - "In the family vault
beneath are deposited the mortal remains of John Ferrier Esquire
Admiral of the Blue Squadron of His Majesty's Fleet a native of
this town he passed a long and active life in the arduous duties
of his profession with unblemished honour serving in all quarters
of the globe as a British officer he was assiduously attentive
and he laboured to promote with zeal punctuality and diligence
the best interests of his country his professional character and
qualifications as drawn by drawn by the illustrious Nelson are
publically recorded in the retirement of private life in which
his latter years were passed he lived to his family, to his
friends and to his God. He was born on the 14th day of January
1759 and died on the 27th day of January 1836. This tablet was
erected in grateful remembrance of his kindness and affection by
his widow."
GORDON -
Rear-Admiral
William
Grave at Banff Cemetery, Scotland -
"Sacred to the
memory of William Gordon,
Esquire, Rear-Admiral of the White Squadron, who, after bravely
serving his country for more than forty years, died at Banff 12th
April, 1769, aged 64. His behaviour in public life was one
continued and uniform exertion of humanity, patriotism and valour.
Gentleness and elegance of manners, a friendly benevolent and
tender heart, and a strict regard to every religious and social
duty, are some of those engaging qualities that distinguished him
in private life, and have left upon the minds of his surviving
friends a regret which no length of time will be able to remove.
. . . Mrs. Elizabeth Forbes erects this marble as a memorial of
her gratitude and love to a most affectionate husband and most
amiable child."
HART - Rear-Admiral
George
HART - Lieutenant Henry Chichester Hart - HMS Venus
Memorial at St. Mary Magdalen's church, Taunton, Somerset - "In Memory of George
Hart, Esq. R. Admiral of the White Squadron of H.M. Fleet, who
departed this life 28th April 1812, in his 60th year; In his
profession, zealous, intrepid, humane, a fond father, an
affectionate husband, a pious Christian. Also of Henry
Chichester, his only son, who on the 30th June 1813 and the 24th
year of his age, a Lt. of the Royal Navy and first of H.M.S.
Venus, was cut off, in the execution of his duty, in Carlisle
Bay, Barbadoes. Beloved and regretted by his brother officers,
his Ship's Company, and all who knew him. This is erected By
Anne, the widow and mother of the deceased, A feeble but sincere
token of her affection and regret. Also of Anne Hart, the wife of
Rear Admiral Hart, who died the 31st of March 1815."
JOHNSTONE
- Admiral Sir William James Hope, KGB
Memorial at Johnstone Church Burial Ground, Dumfries, Scotland - "Admiral Sir William
James Hope Johnstone, KGB. Born 28 Jul 1798 d. Jul 11 1878, the
second son of the late Sir William and Lady Anne Hope- Johnstone
of Annandale."
KERR - Vice-Admiral
Lord Mark Robert
Memorial at Shiplake church, Oxfordshire - "In memory of Vice
Admiral Lord Mark Robert Kerr (Third son of William John Kerr
Fifth Marquis of Lothian) whose remains are interred beneath this
tablet. He departed this life Sept. 9th 1840 in the 64th year of
his age. Most exemplary as a Christian, a husband, a father and a
friend."
MARCHANT -
Admiral Evelyn Robert Le - Royal Navy - died 12th February
1949.
Memorial at St Peter's Church , Little Rissington - "Evelyn Robert Le
Marchant Admiral The Royal Navy. Born 25th Jan 1858 Died 12th Feb
1949 he served throughout the Great War 1914-18 and was awarded
the DSO for distinguished service on many seas."
MASON -
Lieutenant William Bruce - HMS Fox
Son of Vice-Admiral Sir Francis Mason.
Memorial in Husband Bosworth Parish Church, Leicestershire - "William Bruce
Mason, RN. Lieutenant of HM Ship 'Fox', drowned in the Rangoon
River, Burmah. born 5 January 1827. died 16 Juky 1853. aged 26."
MEADE -
Admiral Richard James, GCB, KCMG
Born 3 Oct. 1832 son of Earl Clanwilliam and his wife
Elizabeth. Succeeded to title 1879. Entered Navy 1845. Served in
the Baltic 1854-5; China 1857 (wounded at Canton). Captain 1859.
Lord of the Admiralty 1874-80. Admiral 1886. Admiral of the Fleet
1895-1902. Retired 1902.
Memorial at St. Mary's church, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire - "To the glory of God
in memory of Richard James Fourth Earl of Clanwilliam RN GCB KCMG
Admiral of the Fleet Born October 3rd 1832 Died at Badgemore
Henley-on-Thames August 4th 1907."
MILNE -
Admiral Sir David, GCB -
Grave at Inveresk Kirkyard, Scotland - "In
memory of Admiral Sir David Milne, GCB
&c. For 60 years he served his country in the Royal Navy; his
gallant deeds are recorded in her annals. In all the relations of
private life he was upright, exemplary, and esteemed. He expired
at sea on the 5th of May 1845, aged 82 years, whilst returning to
his native home from Devonport, at which station he had been for
the three previous years Commander-in-Chief. Here are deposited
the remains of Grace, wife of Rear-Admiral David Milne, who died
at Bordeaux, in France, the 4th of October 1814, where she had
gone for the recovery of her health. Her remains were brought to
this country by her affectionate husband, and re-interred here
the 18th of February 1815. She was eldest daughter of Sir
Alexander Purves of Purves, Bart., by Mary Home, daughter of Sir
James Home of Coldinghame, Bart., in the County of Berwick."
MORGAN -
Assistant-Surgeon Frederick - HMS Fox
Memorial in Cantonment Cemetery, Rangoon - "Fred Morgan (Asst.
Surgeon) aged 32. R.N. H.M. Ship Fox. who was present in every
engagement with the enemy on Board, and on deatched service
during the war; worn out by his exertions on behalf of others he
fell a victim to cholera on 22nd Sept. 1852."
OWEN -
Griffith - HMS Conqueror
Memorial at St. Mary's Parish, Church Conwy, North Wales - "Griffith Owen
Mariner of this port died June 29 1860 aged 78. He was on board
ship 'Conquoror' in the Battle of Trafalger AD 1805."
PAUL -
Commander Alfred John
Memorial at Parish Church at Tetbury, Gloucestershire - "Alfred John Paul, Esqre., Commander R.N.,
sixth son of Robert Clark Paul, Esqre. of this town, born 11th
January 1811, died 18th August 1845. He entered the Naval Service
in January 1824; was midshipman of the Dartmouth, at Navarino,
and Flag Lieutenant in the Wellesley, at the taking of Chusan,
and in the operations against Canton and subsequent capture of
that city, in the year 1841; in which service he obtained his
promotion. This tablet is erected by his brothers as a token of
the sincere love and affection which they bore him."
PENDRITH -
Surgeon Donald Gunn
Memorial at Golspie Cemetery, Sutherland, Scotland - "Alexander
Pendrith, died 14 may 1855, age 70; wife Ann Gunn, died 9 May
1867, age 71; children, Reverend John Pendrith, died 1 Jul 1853,
age 26; Alexander Pendrith, died 14 Aug 1844, age 12; Donald Gunn
Pendrith, Royal Navy surgeon and medical store keeper, Royal
Naval Hospital, Port Royal, Jamaica, died there 1 Nov 1867;
Margaret, died 5 Nov 1889, age 65; Helen, died 26 Jul 1903, age
74."
PIKE -
Commander Walter Willshire - HMS Euryalus
Memorial at Parish Church at Tetbury, Gloucestershire - "To the memory of
Walter Willshire Pike, Commander Royal Navy, son of the late
Thomas and Sarah Pike, of this parish. He died at Bristol, Decr.
7th, 1849, aged 64. And his remains lie interred within this
church. Captain Pike served as Lieutenant in the Euryalus frigate
at the ever memorable battle of Trafalgar; and was not less
repected in his profession as an officer, than he was esteemed by
a large circle of friends in private life as a gentleman."
QUILLIAM -
Captain John - Royal Navy - died 10th October 1829.
Memorial at Kirk Arbory, Isle of Man - "Sacred
to the memory of John Quilliam Esq,
Captn of the Royal Navy. In his early service he was appointed by
Adm Lord Duncan to act as Lieutenant at the battle of Camperdown
after the Victory was achieved, this appointment was confirmed.
His gallantry and professional skill at the Battle of Copenhagen
attracted notice of Lord Nelson, who subsequently sought for his
services on board his own ship and as his Lordship's first Lieut,
he steered the Victory into action at the Battle of Trafalgar. By
the example of Duncan and Nelson, he learned to conquer, by his
own merit he rose to command. Above all this he was an honest
man, the noblest work of God. After many years of honorable and
distinguished professional service, he retires to this, the land
of his affectionate solicitude and birth. Where in his public
station as a member of the House of Keys, and in private life he
was in arduous times the uncompromising defender of the rights
and privileges of his country men and the zealous and able
supporter of every measure tending to promote the welfare and the
best interests of his country. He departed this life on the 10
October 1829, in the 59th years of his age. His monument is
erected by Margaret C. Quilliam, to the memory of her beloved
husband."
RAMSAY - Captain
David
RAMSAY - Lieutenant David
RAMSAY - Lieutenant John
Memorials at Inveresk Kirkyard, Scotland - "This is the
burying ground of Captain Ramsay, R.N. David Ramsay, Esq., Post-Captain
in the Royal Navy, died 18th Nov. 1818, aged 68. Mary, relict of
Captain Ramsay, R.N., eldest daughter of John Macleod of Macleod,
died 8th August 1829, aged 77. David Ramsay, Lt. R.N., 4th son of
Capt. Ramsay, died on the Jamaica station July 1815, aged 22
years.
John Ramsay, Lt. R.N., 2d son of Capt. Ramsay, died on the
Leeward Island Station, May 1807, aged 19 years.
RICKETTS -
Rear-Admiral William
Memorial at Knockholt, Kent - "Sacred to the memory of Rear
Admiral William Ricketts of this Parish who departed this life on
the 17th of May 1840. Ann Mantell Ricketts daughter of Capt. W.
Ricketts, R.N., died 27 June 1836 in her 28th year. Elizabeth
widow of the late Rear Admiral William Ricketts died 19 December
1847."
RUSSEL -
Lieutenant Errol - Royal Marines
RUSSEL - Midshipman Roddam - HMS Queen
Memorial at Banff Cemetery, Scotland - "Errol Russel,
First Lieut. of Marines, died at sea on board L'Amiable, frigate,
in the West Indies, July 1795, aged 22. Roddam Russel,
midshipman, of H.M. Ship Queen, died at sea off St. Domingo 31st
October 1797, aged 16, all sons of Thomas Russel of Rathen and
Mrs. Anna Innes of Rosieburn, his spouse."
RYDER -
Midshipman Charles Dudley - HMS Naiad
Grave at the Protestant Cemetery, Rome, Italy -"Sacred to the
memory of Charles Dudley Ryder second son of Henry Lord Bishop of
Litchfield and Coventry and late Midshipman in HBM Ship Naiad
Captain Hon. Robert Spencer he was drowned with five of the crew
by the upsetting of a boat at the mouth of the Tiber on the 28th
of May 1825."
SEAGRAM -
Captain Henry Frowd
Memorial at St. Michael's, Aldbourne, Wiltshire - "To the memory of
Captain Henry Frowd Seagram RN eldest son of the present vicar of
this parish, Governor and Commander in Chief of the Gambia who in
various climates and countries having for a period of 21 years
served his country zealously and faithfully died in the execution
of his duty at Batherst on the Gambia 26th August 1843."
STARK -
Lieutenant Peter
Born in Scotland 1793. He was a Government emigration agent in
Belfast.
Grave at Clifton Street Graveyard, Belfast - "In memory of Peter
Stark Lieut R.N. died 11th May 1852 aged 59 years."
TREMENHEERE -
General Walter - Royal Marines
Memorial at St. Mary's church, Penzance - "Sacred to the
memory of General Walter Tremenheere, RM, Knight of the Royal
Hanoverian Guelphic Order, and Aide-de-camp to his late Majesty
William IV. He entered the army in 1779; served in the North Sea;
in the Channel Fleet; and in the West Indies. He was for some
time Lieutenant Governor of ths Island of Curacoa, and received
the thanks of the inhabitants for his able administration. He
commanded the Chatham division of his distinguished Corps from
1830 to 1837. Born at Penzance 10th Septr. 1761; died at his
residence in London 7th Augst. 1855. His long life, passed in
honour, was closed amidst the regrets of his sorrowing family and
friends. His remains were deposited in the Cemetery of Kensal
Green, London. His widow Frances, third daughter of Thomas
Apperley, Esqre., heir of Mary Westfaling, of Rudall,
Herefordshire; died April 3rd 1863; aged 83 years. Her attached
sons and daughters were deeply indebted to her affection and
virtues."
WADDILOVE
- Lieutenant Robert James Darley - HMS America
Memorial at Rippon Cathedral - "Sacred to the
memory of Lieut. Robert James Darley Waddilove, R.N., of H.M.S.
America, who died at sea, Oct. 7th, 1844, within a few days' sail
of Valparaiso. His remains are committed to the
depths of the South Pacific till that great day, when earth and
sea shall give up their dead. Aged 25 years, 13 of which were
spent in H.M.'s Service. He was born at Thorpe, May 12th, 1819,
the eldest grandson of the Very Rev. R.D. Waddilove, D.D., many
years Dean of this Church. This slab is dedicated to his memory
by his afflicted parents, Apil 1st, 1845."
WASEY
- Lieutenant Cyril Leigh
Memorial at Compton churchyard, Berkshire - "Cyril Leigh Wasey
Lieut RN died of fever at Malta March 16th 1892 aged 26."
WEST -
Admiral Sir John, KCB
Son of Lt-Col. Temple West, born 28th July 1774. Husband of
Harriett (died 11 March 1858).
Grave at West Wickham, Kent -
"Here
lie interred the remains of Admiral Sir John West, Knight Grand
Cross of the most Honourable Order of the Bath and Admiral of the
Fleet. Born July 28th 1774 died April 18th 1862. He was the son
of Temple West, Esquire, a Lieutenant-Colonel, 1st Regiment of
Guards, and representative of the family of the Wests. Formerly
of the counties of Buckingham and Northampton to whom a tablet is
inscribed in this church."
WOODS -
Lieutenant George August - Royal Marines
Memorial at Kirk Arbory, Isle of Man - "Sacred
to the memory of George Augustus
Woods of Balladoole, Esquire, Justice of the Peace and acting
Speaker of the House of Keys, formerly Lieutenant of the Royal
Marines. He served through the siege of Copenhagen, and also at
Walcherin and Flushing. Died 4 April 1853, aged 65 years."
WOOLDRIDGE -
Captain James
Memorial at St. Mary's church, Penzance - "This monument is
consecrated to the memory of James Wooldridge, Esqr., Captain in
the Royal Navy; who died the 31st of August 1814, aged 42 years.
The honours of rank, of a pension, and of a golden chain with a
medal struck expressly for the occasion, and conferred by his
king individually upon him for his conduct in an attack upon the
French fleet in Basque Roads, are memorials of his public
character. In private life he was an affectionate husband and a
tender parent, and in every station he was mindful of his duty to
his God and his neighbour. His remains are deposited in a vault
in this chapel yard."