1887 at Chorlton upon Medlock, Lancashire and is buried in the Southern Cemetery, Manchester. Legacy The Royal Marines hold a procession each autumn to honour the memory of Prettyjohns. His Victoria Cross and other medals are displayed at the Royal Marines Museum, Southsea, England. References 1823 births 1887 deaths People from Buckfastleigh British recipients of the Victoria Cross Royal Marines ranks Crimean War recipients of the Victoria Cross Royal Navy personnel of the Crimean War Royal Navy personnel of the Second Opium War Royal Navy recipients of the Victoria Cross Burials at Southern Cemetery, Manchester