Herbert Alfred OFFORD

Herbert Alfred OFFORD. Lance Corporal PO/9339, Royal Marine Artillery on HMS Edgar. Born 21st August 1874 at Westbourne Park, Middlesex to William Offord, Police Constable and Emma nee Noel of 27 Golbourne Road, Nottinghill. In 1891 he was living with parents and siblings at 106, Chippenham Road, Paddington, London. Enlisted 8th September 1892. In 1901 he was serving with the Royal Marine Artillery at Royal Marine Barracks, Forton, Gosport. Died 7th May 1910 aged 36. Died at sea near Malta of diabetis mellitus. His brother was informed of his death 9th May 1910. At rest in Plot B Grave 184, Capuccini Naval Cemetery, Malta.Credit the following to Malta Family Tree
Herbert Alfred OFFORD, Private, Royal Marines Light Infantry, HMS Edgar. After three days serious illness while on passage from Port Said to Malta he died on 7th May 1910, aged 35 years. He was born in Kensal Green, London, on 8th September 1874, and enlisted on 8th September 1892. Buried in Kalkara Naval Cemetery his grave remained unmarked until 2004 when ‘Royal Marines in Foreign Fields’ Malta, supplied one