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Memorial: M256

Gravestone in Hong Kong Cemetery of Arthur J. Biggs RN d. 1889

Location

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

Transcript

'Arthur J. Biggs Painter 1st class H.M.S. SEVERN who drowned while bathing at Aberdeen Dock. 8. 6. 1889 age 33'

Details

Type: Headstone
Vessel: HMS Severn

People

Biggs, Arthur J.
Age: 33
Date of Death: 8/6/1889
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Painter 1st class
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas. 1985

JSON

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