Memorial: M76

Memorial at Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Charles Wensley RMLI d. 1893

Location

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

Transcript

'In Memory of Charles Wensley Private R.M.L.I., H.M.S. LEANDER died at Hong Kong 28th January 1893 aged 24. Gone but not forgotten. Erected by his shipmates.'

Details

Description: Headstone with ivy branches and a cross carved above the inscription.
Type: Headstone
Vessel: HMS Leander

People

Wensley, Charles
Age: 24
Date of Death: 28/1/1893
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: Royal Marine Light Infantry

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

JSON

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