Memorial: M323

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating David Kirk d. 1910

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of DAVID KIRK, a native of the Dundee, Engineer of S.S. 'Haiyang', who died 27th February 1910, aged 25 years. He was a beloved son of his mother. Erected by his friends as a token of their respect for his many sterling qualities'

Details

Description: Headstone with kerbs.
Type: Gravestone
Vessel: SS Haiyang

People

Kirk, David
Age: 25
Date of Death: 27/2/1910
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Engineer
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

JSON

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