This memorial plaque was originally sited on one of the benches in the nave. This area of the church suffered the worst effects of the bombing in 1941. Both bench and plaque were probably destroyed.
TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND THE BELOVE MEMORY
OF MAJOR GENERAL SIR ARTHUR WELLESLEY TORRENS
K.C.B. MORTALLY WOUNDED AT INKERMAN
5TH NOVEMBER 1854. DIED 24TH AUGUST 1855
AGED 40
Further Information
There is a plaque at the Royal Military Chapel, Wellington Barracks which reads "Sir Arthur Wellesley Torrens, KCB. Born 18th August 1809. died August 24th 1855. Page of Honour to George IV. He entered the Grenadier Guards April 17th 1825 and became Adjutant to the 2nd Battalion, June 11th 1829. He was Major to the Brigade of Guards in Canada, in 1838, and for 12 years Lieut-Colonel of the 23rd Royal Welsh Fusiliers, to which he was transferred in 1841. In command of a Brigade during the Crimean War he distinguished himself at the Battles of the Alma, Balaclava, and Inkerman; and for his services was decorated and presented with the thanks of Parliament. He died of a wound recieved at Inkerman, while Military Commissioner at the Court of France."
