Location
The plaque is on the back of one of the choristers stalls in the chancel.
South side, front row, seventh from the west end.
Memorial
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Inscription
COL. EDWIN WODEHOUSE
C.B., ROYAL ARTILLERY
A.D.C. TO QUEEN
DIED AT PORTSMOUTH
OCT 6
1870 AGE 53
DD: WIDOW & CHILDREN.
Further Information
Colonel Wodehouse served the eastern campaign of 1854-55, including the affairs of Bulgaria and McKenzie's Farm, the battle of Alma, Balklava and Inkerman, (horse killed) siege of Sebastopol and repulse of the sortie on the 26th October 1854. Medal and clasps, C.B. Knight of the Legion of Honour, 5th Class Medjidhe and Sardinian Medal, and afterwards Aide-de-Camp to the Queen. A model soldier, without fear and without reproach.
[From the 1873 Guide to the Church]
There is also a window plaque to Colonel Wodehouse in the Garrison Church.
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