Death of Maria Anne Duncan, aged 72.
Monty Johnson ((see yesterday's entry)) is buried today.
George Wright-Nooth and the fellow police officers in his mess act as pall-bearers. The coffin's covered by a sheet and on it are placed the deceased's medals, cap and cane. The Rev. Upsdell, Chaplain of the Forces, conducts the service, which is well attended.
Sources:
Duncan: http://www.hongkongwardiary.com/searchgarrison/nonuniformedcivilians.ht…
Johnson: George Wright-Nooth, Prisoner Of The Turnip Heads, 1994, 201
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