Description:
In the churchyard of St Elidyr, Ludchurch.
History:
John Henry Martin died on 19th May, 1823, aged 70. (change 19th May to 10th May)
Inscription (above the piece below)
JOHN HENRY MARTIN
BURIED MAY 10th 1823
AGED 60 YEARS
Inscription (part):
at the time of his death he was supposed to be the
Last surviving officer who accompanied Captain James Cook
On his third voyage round the world.
GPS Coordinates: 51.763423, -4.698066
References:
Cook’s Log, page 18, vol.36, no.1 (2013)
Cook’s Log, page 10, vol.44, no.4 (2021)
Website: http://memorials.rmg.co.uk/m3050/