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The above died Aug 12 1939 at the County Hospital, Castel. He was buried in St Sampson's Cemetery on 15 Aug 1939. These details are from his memorial card. His wife died in Guernsey on 7 Sep 1942.
I would appreciate a photo of their gravesite, if at all possible. Both the internet grave database websites have few details of Channel Island graveyards/cemeteries.
Failing that a record of their burial site clerical details would be most appreciated.

We, in New Zealand, have great familial connections with the Channel Islands. I am happy to help with any connections.

Thank you
Bryan
New Zealand

https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=843479.0

I'm interested in the "uniforms" if they are that and any other detail. The previous thread explains most.
Bryan

Thank you for the great photo work to those involved.
We think the boy is holding a shovel, and that he was a stoker on board the ill-fated expedition of the HMS Captain of 1870. It was a ship of steam and sail.
I'm unsure of the etiquette here, but I would like to refer this post to a forum which has knowledge of the Royal Navy and its structure - uniforms, titles etc. I have had help from here before.
It intrigues me that they (someone) was taking photos at that time. It could of course be the family as they were prolific photographers. But surely the Royal Navy was not taking pre-employment pics??
Any advice or answers gratefully accepted.
It may be of interest that the Standing Boy, is a great nephew of my friend here in New Zealand, for whom I'm doing this research. The family spread far and wide to here, USA, Australia.. the great diaspora of the early 20th century. Thank you. Please give me the OK to cross post to an appropriate  forum.
Bryan

Good day from a balmy 35 degrees Covid free in South Island NZ.
The photo attached  of the individuals is physical size 60mm x 100mm. It's sepia. If we accept the veracity of the provider it must have been taken before 1870 - that date of the sinking mentioned below. According to the record on the back of the pic purportedly written by the uncle of the left individual, the standing lad is said to be George James ROBILLIARD, born c 1851 to Joseph Robilliard (b Guernsey) and Elizabeth Loring-Bollen (Jersey). From family history I have no doubt of the veracity.
Wreck of the HMS Captain: this lad was drowned in that calamity along with numerous fellow mariners, not that her Majesty's government would have worried, despite the protestations of her sadness.
I would like to verify the "uniform" the lads are wearing.
I know there was quite an enquiry after this sinking. Any further information will be gratefully received. The photo is atrocious, I'm sorry. Disregard all.
Regards
Bryan

I probably have the same relationship to him as you. I'm in Christchurch, NZ. PM me or reply here.