William H Towner

In memoriam

Sacred to the memory of William H. Towner E.R.A. of HMS Dreadnaught who was drowned while in the execution of his duty on Wednesday Oct. 12th 1887 Aged 28 years And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch. Mark13. 37 This stone was erected by the E.R.A.s, Chief and Leading Stokers and Stokers in token of their esteem.

HMS Dreadnought was moored off Argoustoli when William was killed in an explosion in the boiler room, along with Lucius Steed, who is also buried in The British Cemetery.

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