Memorial: M275

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Alfred Eagles d. 1879, Imperial Chinese Navy

Location

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

Transcript

'In memory of Alfred EAGLES, aged 28 years. Quarter master, H.I.C.M.S. 'PENG CHOA HAI', who was killed by smugglers on the night of May 10th, 1879.This stone is erected by the Commander, Officers and his other shipmates by whom his loss is deeply lamented'

Details

Description: Headstone. The inscription surrounded by foliage, a foul anchor above.
Type: Headstone
Materials: Stone
Vessel: HICMS Peng Choa Hai

People

Eagles, Alfred
Age: 28
Date of Death: 10/5/1879
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Quartermaster
Organisation: Imperial Chinese Navy

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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