Memorial
Douglas Cemetery - W F Coleman
The gravestone
Source: Copyright David Long
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Names listed on this memorial
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- Type of Memorial
- Addition to gravestone
- WMR Reference Number
- 102348
- Description
- Low, shouldered, triangular arched sandstone headstone with floral carvings under the shoulders. The inscription is incised.
- Inscription
- .../ Also William Francis, beloved son of the above/ Torpedoed HMS Snaefell 5th June 1918, Aged 28 years./ On whose souls, sweet Jesus have mercy.
- War
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Number Commemorated
- 1
- Died
- 1
- Information shown
- Family name, forenames, manner and date of death, age
- Order of names
- As above
- Additional Information
- HMS Snaefell was the Isle of Man Steam Packet ferry SS Snaefell
- Custodian
- Douglas Borough Council
Components
- Gravestone
Made from: Stone - Sandstone
Condition: Good