Memorial: M201

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating W.H. Rogers RN d. 1891

Location

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

Transcript

'SACRED / TO THE MEMORY / OF / W.H. ROGERS, / GUNNER R.N., / H.M.S. VICTOR EMANUEL. / DIED DEC. 26TH 1891 / AGED 41 YEARS / ERECTED / BY HIS / BROTHER OFFICERS / IN THE / CHINA SQUADRON / 1892'

Details

Description: Headstone with decorative border, a foul anchor carved above the inscription.
Type: Headstone
Date Erected: 1892
Vessel: HMS Victor Emanuel

People

Rogers, W. H.
Age: 41
Date of Death: 26/12/1891
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Gunner
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

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