Memorial: M309

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Robert Lessels RN d. 1909

Location

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

Transcript

'In memory of Robert LESSELS, Chief E.R.A., of H.M.S. 'Taku', aged 35 (or 55) years, accidentally drowned in Hong Kong Harbour, 20 June 1909. Erected by the Chief and E.R.A's of the fleet and his shipmates'

Details

Type: Headstone
Vessel: HMS Taku

People

Lessels, Robert
Age: 35?
Date of Death: 20/6/1909
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Engine Room Artificer
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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