Memorial: M117

Headstone in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Jesse Lee RMA d. 1887

Location

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

Transcript

'IN MEMORY / OF / JESSE LEE / GR R.M.A. /WHO DIED ON THE / 23RD MAY 1887 / AGED 22 YEARS. / IN THE MIDST OF LIFE / WE ARE IN DEATH. / ERECTED BY THE / OFFICERS AND MEN OF / H.M.S. 'VICTOR EMMANUEL'

Details

Description: Gothic headstone with a grenade in relief above the inscription.
Type: Headstone
Vessel: HMS Victor Emanuel

People

Lee, Jesse
Age: 22
Date of Death: 23/5/1887
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Gunner
Organisation: Royal Marine Artillery

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

JSON

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