Memorial: M78

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating William Rose RN d. 1893

Location

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

Transcript

'Erected by the Officers and Men of H.M.S. 'Pigmy' to the memory of William ROSE, Boy 1st. Class, who died September 17th 1893 from a gun accident. Aged 17 years'

Details

Type: Cross
Vessel: HMS Pigmy

People

Rose, William
Age: 17
Date of Death: 17/9/1893
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Boy 1st Class
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas

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