Memorial: M176

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Richard Collins RN d. 1877

Location

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

Transcript

'SACRED TO THE MEMORY / OF / RICHARD COLLINS, STOKER H.M.S. 'SWINGER'. / KILLED ON DUTY [29TH] NOVEMBER 1877. / AGED 23 YEARS'

Details

Description: Plain cross on small inscribed plinth.
Type: Cross
Vessel: HMS Swinger

People

Collins, Richard
Age: 23
Date of Death: 29/11/1877
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Stoker
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: ADM 188/104/94882 Died 'From effects of Burns and Severe shock received in an accident in stoke hole'
Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

JSON

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