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Title: Clayhall Naval Cemetery Gosport
Post by: PaulJC on Saturday 31 December 22 16:32 GMT (UK)

I am researching  a man called Albert Stone. He was born in 1862 (I think in Dorset) and died in 1892. He is buried in Clayhall Naval Cemetery in Gosport. When I checked the graves database there is a large headstone to the officers and ratings and mention of the roll of honour kept at the chapel.

I understand that he was a private in the RMLI (again, I dont know what this is but doubt that its the RNLI). I would like to try and find out if his death, aged only 30, was due to some military action or accident, hence the communal headstone.
Paul

Title: Re: Clayhall Naval Cemetery Gosport
Post by: rosie99 on Saturday 31 December 22 16:55 GMT (UK)

RMLI = Royal Marine Light Infantry  :)

Title: Re: Clayhall Naval Cemetery Gosport
Post by: bearkat on Saturday 31 December 22 17:01 GMT (UK)

Is this his service record (free to download once you've registered)?

https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D7741642

Title: Re: Clayhall Naval Cemetery Gosport
Post by: rosie99 on Saturday 31 December 22 17:03 GMT (UK)

Is this him, it is quite a few lines long  ::)

Portsmouth Evening News 28 May 1892 - Coroners Court - Drowned from the Nelson.  Missing since 29th March.

Same article in Hampshire Telegraph 28 May 1892

Title: Re: Clayhall Naval Cemetery Gosport
Post by: PaulJC on Sunday 01 January 23 10:48 GMT (UK)

Thanks All,

I had expected that it was an multi fatal event rather than just his death. I will investigate with the additional information that you have provided.

Paul

Title: Re: Clayhall Naval Cemetery Gosport
Post by: PaulJC on Sunday 01 January 23 10:55 GMT (UK)

I now see it was single drowning from the ship.
Paul