Memorial: M299

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Gilbert Bowerman Wood RN d. 1901

Location

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

Transcript

'In loving memory of Gilbert Bowerman WOOD, H.M.S. 'Ocean' son of Thomas Wood of Doddiscombleigh, Devon, who died March 31st 1901, aged 19 years. Behold He taketh away who can hinder Him. Job IX 12. Erected by his family'

Details

Description: Headstone and kerbs, anchor carved above the inscription.
Type: Headstone
Materials: Granite
Vessel: HMS Ocean

People

Wood, Gilbert Bowerman
Age: 19
Date of Death: 31/3/1901
Cause of Death: Infectious disease
Rank / Occupation: Ordinary seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Born 4 April 1882, died of TB in the RN Hospital, Hong Kong ADM 188/343/198203
Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

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