Memorial: M5312

Memorial at Grave Island Cemetery, Chapwani Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania commemorating Arthur Birch, RN, d. 1871

Location

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

Transcript

'In memory of / Arthur Birch / Boy 1 Cl. H.M.S. Griffon / born 6th August 1871 / died of fever at Zanzibar / 2nd April 1889 / R.I.P.'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Vessel: HMS Griffon

People

Birch, Arthur
Age: 17
Date of Death: 2/4/1889
Cause of Death: Infectious disease
Rank / Occupation: Boy 1st Class
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

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