Memorial: M91

Gravestone in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating John Holmes RN d. 1877

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of John HOLMES AB, died RN Hospital Hong Kong September 16th 1877. Age 21 Years. Erected by his shipmates H.M.S. RAMBLER' [On cross] 'BLESSED ARE THE DEAD WHICH DIE IN THE LORD'

Details

Description: Cross on plinth.
Type: Cross
Vessel: HMS Rambler

People

Holmes, John
Age: 27
Date of Death: 16/9/1877
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Able Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

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