Inscription
A native of this city, who, at an early age, entered the 23rd Regiment or Royal Welch Fusiliers, then commanded by his father, Major-General John Joyner Ellis, afterwards led on to honourable distinctions by himself, during seven years of unexampled military renown having receved eight wounds, and rendered services as important as they were brilliant, in Holland, Egypt, the West-Indies, America, Spain, Portugal and France. He fell by a musket-shot, at the head of his regiment, almost in the glorious moment which announced victory to Great-Britain, and peace to Europe, on the memorable plains of WATERLOO.
He died of his wounds, on the 20th of June 1815, aged 32 years. His loss was lamented, and his worth recorded, by his illustrious commander WELLINGTON.
In words that will perish only with history itself!
This monument was erected by the officers, non-commissioned officers, and privates of the Royal Welch Fusiliers, as a tribute of their respect and affection to the memory of a leader, not more distinguished for his valour and conduct in the field, than beloved for every generous and social virtue.
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