Memorial: M606

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Henry Ralph RN and W. Morcomb RN who both died in 1898

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of Henry RALPH, Stoker H.M.S. 'Hart' who died February 11th 1898 aged 33 years. Also W. MORCOMB, Stoker H.M.S. 'Edgar' who died February 28th 1898 aged 22 years erected by the crew of H.M.S. 'Hart'

Details

Description: Inscription on a metal plate affixed to a Celtic cross.
Type: Celtic cross
Vessel: HMS Edgar, HMS Hart

People

Morcomb, W.
Age: 22
Date of Death: 28/2/1898
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Stoker
Organisation: Royal Navy
Ralph, Henry
Age: 33
Date of Death: 11/2/1898
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Stoker
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

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

JSON

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