Memorial: M166

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating John Russell d. 1878

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of John RUSSELL, late 2nd Officer of S.S.'Yangsze' who died at sea on the 18th. November, 1878 in the 28th year of his age'

Details

Description: Headstone, an ornate cross in relief above the inscription.
Type: Headstone
Vessel: SS Yangsze

People

Russell, John
Age: 27
Date of Death: 18/11/1878
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: 2nd Officer
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

JSON

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