Memorial: M105

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Thomas Hancock RMLI d. 1892

Location

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

Transcript

'In memory of Thomas HANCOCK, Lance Corporal R.M.L.I. H.M.S. 'Leander', drowned at Hong Kong 27th May 1892. Aged 32 years. Gone but not forgotten. Erected by his shipmates'

Details

Description: Headstone with branches carved above the inscription.
Type: Headstone
Vessel: HMS Leander

People

Hancock, Thomas
Age: 32
Date of Death: 27/5/1892
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Lance Corporal RMLI
Organisation: Royal Marine Light Infantry

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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