Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque Younghusband 1858 Holy Trinity
Reference
B25.10
Place
BERWICK ON TWEED
Map ref
NT 999532
Original Location
Holy Trinity Church, The Parade. On north wall of chancel.
Which war
Indian Mutiny 1857-9
Memorial Description
Plaque on black pattress 3 feet square, surmounted by carved draped flags on either side of a shield bearing a crest. The lettering is in Roman capitals throughout.
Materials used
White marble on black pattress.
Inscription
George Austin Paterson Younghusband
Lieutenant 13th Regiment Bombay N.I.
and adjutant 5th Regiment Punjab Irregular Cavalry,
who was mortally wounded in action near Futteghur,
on the 2nd of January 1858
and died two days afterwards.
Erected as a token of their sincere regard
by his brother officers
of the 13th Regiment Bombay N.I.
Names
See above
Who commissioned
Officers of 13th Regiment Bombay N.I.
Notes
1. The Church is now Holy Trinity and St. Mary’s.
2. There is a memorial to the Younghusband Family in Bamburgh church. Follow link below
2. There is a memorial to the Younghusband Family in Bamburgh church. Follow link below
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: J. Brown; P. Thirkell; Tony Harding
Northumberland County History Vol.1 page 415 gives a family pedigree.
Northumberland County History Vol.1 page 415 gives a family pedigree.
External web link
Research acknowledgements
Janet Brown; P. Thirkell; Tony Harding
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