Memorial: M6496

Memorial in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating William Gerrish d. 1886

Location

Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Transcript

'In / loving memory of / William H Gerrish / who lost his life on board / the Rifleman by explosion / Cardiff Docks / March 8th 1886, Aged 33 years / Also of / William H Gerish / Infant son of the above / who died April 14th 1886 / Aged 10 months / Also Henrietta / widow of above / Died Oct 22nd 1939.'

Details

Description: Headstone
Type: Gravestone
Vessel: Rifleman

People

Gerrish, William H.
Age: 33
Date of Death: 8/3/1886
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: David J. Wickham

JSON

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Maritime Memorials