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Memorial: M5280

Memorial at Grave Island Cemetery, Chapwani Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania commemorating William Watson, RN, d. 1896

Location

Grave Island Cemetery, Chapwani Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania, Rest of the World

Transcript

'W.J.J. Watson / Stoker / H.M.S. Philomel / died / 12 July 1896'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Vessel: HMS Philomel

People

Watson, William John James
Age: 25
Date of Death: 12/7/1896
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Stoker
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: ADM 188/242/163716

JSON

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