Memorial: M3492

Gravestone in Portland, Dorset, commemorating Edward Pain d. 1887

Location

Naval and Military Cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England

Transcript

'Sacred / to the memory of / EDWARD PAIN / Late Pte Royal Marine Light Infantry of / H.M.S. 'Hercules' / died Oct'r 26th 1887 at the Royal / Naval Sick Quarters Portland / Aged 21 years. / This stone was erected by the Royal Marine Detachment / his late shipmates as a tribute of respect and esteem'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Church of England (old) 259
Vessel: HMS Hercules

People

Pain, Edward
Age: 21
Date of Death: 26/10/1887
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Private RMLI
Organisation: Royal Marine Light Infantry

Extra

Recorder: R. & J.H. Perry

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