Grave of John Gorst Bowden

Name: John Gorst Bowden

Number: RMA/3265

Rank: Gunner

Unit: Royal Marine Artillery

Date of Death: 21 August 1890

Location: Chatham Military Cemetery - Fo

Country: United Kingdom

Notes: J G Bowden, born 1866, Liverpool. Trade - engine cleaner, enlisted 1887, served Eastney, joined Chatham July6 1889. Inscription: Gunner Bowden Royal Marine Artillery was drowned in the River Medway at the Royal Engineers Regatta, 21 August, 1890. In the midst of Life we are in Death. Stone erected by Officers, NCO's, Gunners Royal Marine Artillery,NCO's, Sappers, RE and Friends.