Memorial: M93

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating William H. Collins RN and John W. Back RM who both died in 1878

Location

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

Transcript

'In affectionate remembrance of William H COLLINS Ord. Seaman, H.M.S. 'SHELDRAKE'. Died at Hong Kong, March 7th. 1878. Aged 18 years. Also of John W BACK, G.R.M., of the same ship who was drowned in the Yang Tse Kiang River on the 20th July, 1878. Buried at I'Chang. Erected by their sorrowing shipmates'

Details

Description: Headstone, inscription on heart shape surrounded by a carved border, a foul anchor above.
Type: Headstone
Vessel: HMS Sheldrake

People

Back, John W.
Age:
Date of Death: 20/7/1878
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Gunner RM
Organisation: Royal Marines
Collins, William H.
Age: 18
Date of Death: 7/3/1878
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Ordinary Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas

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