Memorial: M101

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Sub-Lieutenant John Lawrence Veitch RN d. 1874

Location

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

Transcript

'In memory of John Lawrence VEITCH, R.N. Navigating Sub-Lieutenant of H.M.S. 'Hornet' who died 16th December 1874, aged 27 years. Erected by his shipmates and friends'

Details

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

People

Veitch, John Lawrence
Age: 27
Date of Death: 16/12/1874
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Navigating Sub Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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