What is recorded here
This green commemorative plaque records: William Surry. 1827-1901. Lt Commander of the Royal Navy and chief officer of the gunboat HMS Redwing lived here at 129 Leith Walk. Recorded plaque organisation: Leith Walk Historical Trust.
Why this person mattered
William Surry served as a Lieutenant Commander in the Royal Navy and was the chief officer of the gunboat HMS Redwing; his career reflects the extensive naval operations and personnel involved during the Victorian era.
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