Memorial: M604

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating David Jenkin Davies and James Francis who both died in 1902

Location

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

Transcript

'In loving memory of / David Jenkin DAVIES, Ord. Seaman, / died January 1st 1902 / aged 18 years / Also / James FRANCIS, A.B. / aged 22 years died 17 June 1902. / Buried at R.M. Cemetery Wei Hai Wei [sic]'

Details

Description: Column on plinth.
Type: Monument
Vessel: HMA Argonaut

People

Davies, David Jenkin
Age: 18
Date of Death: 1/1/1902
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Ordinary Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy
Francis, James
Age: 22
Date of Death: 17/6/1902
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Able Seaman
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: David Jenkin Davies b. 20 Jul 1883 Llanon, Cardigan, died of an embolism.
Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

JSON

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