Memorial: M83

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating George Clench RMLI d. 1885

Location

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

Transcript

SACRED / TO / THE MEMORY OF / GEORGE CLENCH / PRIVATE R.M.L.I., / H.M.S. “AGAMEMNON” / DIED AT HONGKONG, / DECEMBER 7TH 1885 / AGED 40 YEARS. / IN THE MIDST OF LIFE WE ARE IN DEATH / ERECTED BY THE OFFICERS AND CREW’

Details

Description: Headstone, columns flanking the inscription. Flowers in a Chinese style carved above the inscription.
Vessel: HMS Agamemnon

People

Clench, George
Age: 40
Date of Death: 7/12/1885
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Private RMLI
Organisation: Royal Marine Light Infantry

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

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