Memorial: M295

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating George Taylor RN d. 1895

Location

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

Transcript

'In memory of / George Taylor / AB / HMS Leander / who died at Hong Kong / 10th February 1895 / aged 19 years / Rocks and storms I'll fear no more / when on that eternal shore / drop the anchor, furl the sail / I am sheltered from the gale'

Details

Description: Branches and leaves carved above the inscription.
Type: Headstone
Vessel: HMS Leander

People

Taylor, George
Age:
Date of Death: 10/2/1895
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Able Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

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