Memorial: M174

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Joseph McMillan RM d. 1877

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of Pte. Joseph McMILLAN 16th. Co. Royal Marine L.I. H.M.S. 'CHARYBDIS', who was accidentally drowned in Hong Kong Harbour on 17th. of April, 1877. Aged 35 years. This stone is erected by his comrades as a token of respect'

Details

Type: Headstone
Vessel: SS Charybdis

People

MacMillan, Joseph
Age:
Date of Death: 17/4/1877
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Private RMLI
Organisation: Royal Marine Light Infantry

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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