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Grave of Private R Thompson, 1st King's Own, 1896


Memorial to Private R Thompson, number 3034, C Company, 1st Battalion, King's Own Regiment, who died on 31st July 1896, age 24 years.  Buried in Valletta, Malta.
“Sacred to the memory of Private R Thompson, number 3034, C Company, 1st Battalion, King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment, age 24 years. Erected by the officers, Non Commissioned Officers and men of His Company as a mark of esteem and respect.
A sudden loss a shock severe, to part with him we loved so dear our loss is great we’ll not complain but trust in Christ to meet again”
Accession Number: KO1946/27

 

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