LATE LORD WEMYSS
SERVICE IN THE ABBEY PROCESSION FROM ADMIRALTY (Received May 31, fi.s p.in.) British Wireless RUGBY, May 30 Headed by a naval guard of 200 sailors from Pembroke marching w itli arms reversed, the body of the late Admiral of the Fleet, Lord Wemyss, was taken in procession from the Admiralty to Westminster Abbey for the funeral service to-day. The coffin was covered with a white ensign and was borne on a gun-carriage drawn by 16 sailors. The pall-bearers were representatives of all fighting services. Admiral Sir Reginald Tyrwhitt was present on behalf of the King. Ihe Priiice of Wales and the Duke of Connaught also were represented.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXX, Issue 21506, 1 June 1933, Page 11
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