Memorial: M141

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Edward Holmes RN d. 1870

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of Edward HOLMES, Engineer R.N., H.M.S.'Zebra', who died at Hong Kong May 10th 1870 aged 27 years. This stone is erected by his brother officers as a token of their sincere esteem'

Details

Description: Celtic cross on plinth
Type: Cross
Vessel: HMS Zebra

People

Holmes, Edward
Age: 27
Date of Death: 10/5/1870
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Engineer
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

JSON

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