cemeteries (Number 3 Muslim Cemetery at Ho Man Tin and Mohammeden Cemetery at Ta Sek Ku near Mong Kok) whose graves have since been lost due to urban redevelopment. Notable graves About 280 servicemen were from Canada, including Brigadier John K. Lawson. Lawson was the highest-ranking officer to be killed in action during the defence of Hong Kong, his remains were originally buried by the Japanese at Wong Nai Chung Gap during the occupation but were reburied at the cemetery. Another of two Major General Lancelot Ernest Dennys and Merton Beckwith-Smith were also buried in this cemetery. Company Sergeant-Major John Robert Osborn, recipient of a Victoria Cross awarded for the defence of Hong Kong, has no grave at this cemetery, but his name is engraved on the memorial hall. Gallery See also Stanley Military Cemetery List of cemeteries in Hong Kong References Sai Wan Military Cemetery External links Cemeteries in Hong Kong Battle of Hong Kong Military of Hong Kong Chai Wan Canadian military memorials and cemeteries Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemeteries in Hong Kong World War II sites in Hong Kong World War II cemeteries