Memorial: M124

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

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred / to. the memory / of / William Gardner / leading stoker / HMS Archer / who died at Hong Kong / 29th December 1893 / aged 40 years / this stone was erected / by the officers and men of / HMS Archer / as a token of respect and esteem

Details

Description: Foul anchor carved above inscription.
Type: Headstone
Materials: Granite
Vessel: HMS Archer

People

Gardner, William
Age: 40
Date of Death: 28/12/1893
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Leading Stoker
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Christine Thomas records date of death as 1895.
Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

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