In Memory of
Thomas Thetcher
a Grenadier in the North Regiment
of Hants Militia, who died of a
violent Fever contracted by drinking
Small Beer when hot, the 12th of May
1764, Aged 26 Years.
In grateful remembrance of whose universal
good will towards his Comrades, this Stone
is placed here at their expence, as a finall
testimony of their regard and concern.

Here sleeps in peace a Hampshire Grenadier
Who caught his death by drinking cold small Beer.
Soldiers be wise from his untimely fall,
And when ye're hot drink Strong or none at all.

This memorial being decayed was restored
by the Officers of the Garrison A.D. 1781
An Honest Soldier never is forgot,
Whether he die by Musket or by Pot.

The Stone was replaced by the North Hants
Militia when disembodied at Winchester
on 16th April, 1802 in consequence of
the original Stone being destroyed.