Gravestone at Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Joseph Clatworthy RN d. 1898 and John Tucker RN
Location
Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World
Transcript
'Sacred to the memory of Joseph CLATWORTHY C.E.R.A. H.M.S. 'Archer' who died on the 18th February 1898 aged 31 years. Also of John TUCKER, leading stoker buried at Wuhu. Erected by the officers and men of H.M.S. 'Archer' and E.R.A.s in Hong Kong as a mark of respect'
Details
Description: Gothic-style headstone, flanked by pillars, with carved foliate border.
Type: Headstone
Vessel: HMS Archer
Type: Headstone
Vessel: HMS Archer
People
Clatworthy, Joseph
Age: 31
Date of Death: 18/2/1898
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Chief Engine Room Artificer
Organisation: Royal Navy
Tucker, John
Age:
Date of Death:
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Leading Stoker
Organisation: Royal Navy
Age: 31
Date of Death: 18/2/1898
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Chief Engine Room Artificer
Organisation: Royal Navy
Tucker, John
Age:
Date of Death:
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Leading Stoker
Organisation: Royal Navy
Extra
Notes: Joseph Clatworthy ADM 188/196/140994 cause of death - suicide.
Recorder: Christine Thomas
Recorder: Christine Thomas