Memorial: M903

Gravestone at Chingford Mount Cemetery, London commemorating Arthur Rumble d. 1901

Location

Chingford Mount Cemetery, London, England

Transcript

'ERECTED BY THE GUNROOM OFFICERS OF H.M.S. WARSPITE / In loving Memory / of / ARTHUR RUMBLE A.B. / WHO DIED MARCH 24TH 1901 / FROM INJURIES RECEIVED BY A FALLING SPAR / WHILE ON DUTY IN ESQUIMALT DOCKYARD / BRITISH COLUMBIA AUG 10 1900 / AGED 20 YEARS / AT REST / ALSO JAMES RUMBLE / WHO DIED ON SEPT 18TH 1929 / AGED 85 YEARS/AT REST / ALSO OF RUTH EDWARDS WHO DIED NOVEMBER 7TH [?] 1961 / RE-UNITED'

Details

Description: Gothic style, with an anchor and ivy carved above the inscription. Pillars on either side.
Type: Gravestone
Vessel: HMS Warspite

People

Rumble, Arthur
Age: 20
Date of Death: 24/3/1901
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Able Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: DOSSIER
Bibliography: 'Walthamstow Guardian' 13 Nov 1981.
Recorder: A, Rumble 1981
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