Memorial
J Higgins
Family gravestone that includes John Higgins, who was killed on the H.M.S. Merse, 22nd May 1917. The inscription also includes his brother and his parents. The inscription is in English
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Current Location
Addition to a family grave., Maeshyfryd Cemetery, Treseifion Road, Holyhead, Anglesey, Gwynedd, LL65 2AP, Wales
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- Type of Memorial
- Addition to gravestone
- WMR Reference Number
- 109410
- Description
- Stone gravestone with inscription in English.
- Inscription
- In loving memory of/ Wilson/ the beloved child of J. & M. Higgins,/ 63 London Road, who died Sept-20th 1902,/ aged 9 months./ Also John,/ killed on H.M.S. Merse./ May 22nd 1917, aged 18./ He lies not here, but in the sea./ "he bought down my strength in my journey,/ and shortened my days."/ Also the above named/ Mary Ellen Higgins,/ who died June 26th 1920,/ aged 54 years./ "There remaineth therefore a rest to/ the people of God."/ Also the above James Higgins, / who died March 16, 1944, aged 80 years/ "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God."
- War
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Number Commemorated
- 1
- Died
- 1
- Information shown
- name, where killed, date of death and age
- Order of names
- name, ship name, date of death and age.
- Additional Information
- Inscription also includes a brother and his parents information.
- Maker(s)
Ceremonies
Components
- Gravestone
Made from: Stone