Memorial: M272

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating H.J. Nicholson d. 1911

Location

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

Transcript

'Erected by friends to the memory of H.J. NICHOLSON, aged 48, who was killed while defending his ship the 'Shui On' against a piratical attack in the West River on the 24th. November, 1911'

Details

Description: Base of cross with kerbs round the graves. Badly damaged.
Type: Cross
Vessel: Shui On

People

Nicholson, H. J.
Age: 48
Date of Death: 24/11/1911
Cause of Death: Murdered
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas 1988

JSON

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