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Memorial: M2224

Memorial at the Church of St Peter and St Paul, Fressingfield, Suffolk commemorating Walter Belderson, Petty Officer RN, d. 1930 off Hong Kong

Location

Church of St Peter and St Paul, Fressingfield, Suffolk, England

Transcript

'James Belderson, died 17 July 1932 aged 72, also Walter his son, killed on H.M.S. Sepoy 8 April 1930 aged 33'

Details

Position: Churchyard
Vessel: HMS 'Sepoy'

People

Belderson, Walter
Age: 33
Date of Death: 8/4/1930
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Petty Officer
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: A relative of the above says that Walter and six others were killed by a depth charge that exploded prematurely near Hong Kong. Walter is buried in the Hong Kong Cemetery.

Recorder: William Donnan 1967

JSON

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