Memorial: M188

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating William McBeth RMA d. 1890

Location

Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of William McBETH, Gr. R.M. Artillery, who was found drowned at Kowloon [30 November 1890] Aged 40 years'

Details

Description: Headstone, carved with glove and laurel and horn badge.
Type: Headstone
Vessel: HMS Victor Emmanuel

People

McBeth, William
Age: 40
Date of Death: 30/11/1890
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Gunner RMA
Organisation: Royal Marine Artillery

Extra

Notes: ADM 159/21/989. Born 2 Jul 1852.
Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

JSON

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