Memorial: M314

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating James Flowers RN d. 1894

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred / to. / the memory of / James Flowers E.R.A. / HMS 'Alacrity' / who died at Hong Kong / 6th January 1894 / aged 25 years / this stone is erected as / a token of esteem / by his shipmates / The Lord gave and the Lord taketh away'

Details

Description: Headstone flanked by pillars.
Type: Headstone
Vessel: HMS Alacrity

People

Flowers, James
Age: 25
Date of Death: 6/1/1894
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Engine Room Artificer
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

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