Location
The plaque is on the back of one of the choristers stalls in the chancel.
South side, front row, fifth from the west end.
Memorial
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Inscription
CAPT. JAMES ARMAR
BUTLER CEYLON RIFLE
REGT DIED OF WOUNDS
RECEIVED AT THE DE-
FENCE OF SILISTRIA
JUNE 21 1854 AGE 27.
DD: HIS BROTHER.
Further Information (From the 1873 Guide to the Church)
Major (sic) Butler, the "Hero of Silistria" served during the Kafir War 1846-7, in the 90th Light Infantry (medal) and afterwards in the Ceylon Rifle Corps; died 13th June 1854, aged 27, from a wound received while engaged in the glorious defence of Silistria. His skill and heroism commanded the admiration of the world.
James Armar Butler was one of the four sons of Lieut. General The Hon. Henry Edward Butler who are commemorated on a plaque beneath the South-West window in the chancel.
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