Memorial: M358

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating George Ernest Simpson d. 1909

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred / to the memory / of / George Ernest Simpson / ship's steward / H M S Merlin / who died 8th July 1909 / aged 28 years'

Details

Description: Cross on stepped plinth, slab and kerbs covering grave.
Type: Cross
Vessel: HMS Merlin

People

Simpson, George Ernest.
Age: 28
Date of Death: 8/7/1909
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Ship's Steward
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: HMS 'Merlin' in commission at Hong Kong 1909-1915 (surveying in China) and 1919-1923.
Recorder: Christine Thomas 1988

JSON

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