Memorial: M150

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating George Louis Smith RN d. 1877

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of George Louis SMITH, Engine Room Artificer, H.M.S.'VICTOR EMANUEL', who departed this life August 31st. 1877. Aged 23 years. Erected by his messmates and ... as a token of their respect'

Details

Description: Headstone flanked by pillars with kerbs.
Type: Headstone
Vessel: HMS Victor Emanuel

People

Smith, George Louis
Age: 23
Date of Death: 31/8/1877
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Engine Room Artificer
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

JSON

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