Died as a result of serving in the Russian War 1854-6. 17th Lancers.
His name appears on a memorial in Monkleigh, Devon: "Sacred to the memory of Augustus Saltren Willett, eldest son of John Saltren Willett, of Petticombe in this parish, major of the 17th Lancers with which regiment he served at the battle of Alma and died of cholera in the Crimea October 22nd 1854, aged 57 years."
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Major Augustus Saltren Willett
The inscription was written by the Rev. T. W. Weare, Under-Master of Westmins...
A parishioner or member of the congregation of St Matthias, N16, who died in WW1.
Not to be confused with Queen Mary Tudor, who was named after her. This lady was younger and favoured sister to Henry VIII. Born Sheen Palace. Aged 18 she was married off to the 52 year old King of...
Faded London have done some great research on the history behind this plaque.
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