Memorial: M186

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating William Charles Hopper RN d. 1906

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of William Charles HOPPER, A.B., aged 19, who was drowned at Mirs Bay in the execution of his duty 5th. March 1906 while serving...H.M.S.'Hecla'

Details

Description: Cross on plinth.
Type: Cross
Vessel: HMS Hecla

People

Hopper, William Charles
Age: 19
Date of Death: 5/3/1906
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Able Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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