Memorial: M283

Memorial at Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating William J.L. Pearse RN d. 1894

Location

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

Transcript

'IN MEMORY / OF / WILLIAM J. L. PEARSE / CHIEF CARPENTER R.N. / H.M.S. CENTURION. / DIED AT HONG KONG / 27TH OCTOBER 1894 / AGED 48 / ERECTED BY THE OFFICERS / AND MEN OF THE SHIP'

Details

Description: Small cross on large plinth.
Type: Cross
Vessel: HMS Centurion

People

Pearse, William J. L.
Age: 48
Date of Death: 27/10/1894
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Chief carpenter
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

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