The grave of Joseph DEBEC, Leek, Staffordshire.
Location
In St Edward's church yard, Leek, Staffordshire.
Description
A stone marking the grave of Capitaine Joseph DEBEC.
A French sea captain who died while being held prisoner of war in Leek during the Napoleonic War.
Klick here for more information about French Prisoners in Leek.
Inscription
I C I
Repose le Corps de
Joseph Debec Capitaine
du Navire la Sophie
de Nantes
mort le 2 Sep'r 1811
agé de 54 ans.
Carl's Cam