Memorial: M5336

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Henry Shaw d. 1902

Location

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

Transcript

'IN / LOVING MEMORY / OF / HENRY SHAW, PTE. R.M.L.I. / HMS ARGONAUT / WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE / NOVEMBER 25TH 1902 AGED 28 YEARS / FATHER IN THY GRACIOUS KEEPING / LEAVE ME NOW THY SERVANT SLEEPING'

Details

Description: White marble cross on three tiered plinth, grave with kerb stones.
Type: Cross
Materials: Marble
Vessel: HMS Argonaut

People

Shaw, Henry
Age: 28
Date of Death: 25/11/1902
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Private
Organisation: Royal Marine Light Infantry

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas 1988; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

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