Memorial: M3559

Gravestone in Portland, Dorset, commemorating George Jones d. 1907

Location

Naval and Military cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England

Transcript

'In / loving memory / of GEORGE JONES Pte R.M.L.I. / who was accidentally drowned / at Swanage / August 7th 1907 / Aged 25 years / Erected by his shipmates / H.M.S. 'Skirmisher'

Details

Position: Church of England (old) 365
Artists: Lock & Mayo
Vessel: HMS Skirmisher

People

Jones, George
Age: 25
Date of Death: 7/8/1907
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Private RMLI
Organisation: Royal Marine Light Infantry

Extra

Recorder: R. & J.H. Perry 1987

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