Memorial: M157

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating James Gordon RN d. 1907

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of James GORDON, Stoker, H.M.S. Bedford who departed this life April 29th 1907, aged 21 years. In the midst of life we are in death'.

Details

Description: Cross carved above inscription.
Type: Headstone
Vessel: HMS Bedford

People

Gordon, James
Age: 21
Date of Death: 29/4/1907
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Stoker
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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