Memorials and Monuments on the Isle of Wight - Totland Christ Church F A Burnett Memorial

Location

At Christ Church, Totland, Isle of Wight

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National Inventory of War Memorials Record

Link : NIWM Reference 40902

English Heritage Listing Status

Christ Church, Totland does not appear to be Listed by English Heritage.

Description

Two light stained glass window depicting a number of saints.

Memorial

Totland Christ Church F A Burnett Memorial

Inscription

To the glory of God and in loving memory of Francis Ainger Burnett, Lieut 1st
Battn Shropshire Light Infantry. Born 2nd May 1868. Lost 10th Oct 1892 in
the wreck of the SS Bokhara on Sand Island, Pescadores, China Sea

Further Information

The vessell was a P&O steamer engaged in trade in the far east.
Lt Burnett was a member of the Hong Kong cricket team, formed of both military garrison and civil personnel, who were passengers on the vessel. The team was returning from Shanghai where they has played against the Shanghai garrison team.

Memorials & Monumentson the Isle of Wight- Totland - - Totland Christ Church F A Burnett Memorial (1892) -

Memorials & Monuments
on the Isle of Wight
- Totland -
- Totland Christ Church F A Burnett Memorial (1892) -