Headstone in Hokitika, New Zealand commemorating Lieutenant Edward St. John Daniel RN VC d. 1868
Location
Municipal cemetery, Hokitika, New Zealand, Rest of the World
Transcript
[Gothic] 'In Memory of', 'EDWARD ST. JOHN DANIEL V.C. / OF BRISTOL, ENGLAND / DIED HOKITIKA 20TH MAY 1868 / AGED 31 YEARS.'
Details
Type: Headstone
Position: No. 851 block 27
Vessel: HMS Diamond
Position: No. 851 block 27
Vessel: HMS Diamond
Event
Siege of Sevastopol
Event Date
1855
Event Category
19th century conflicts in Asia
People
Daniel, Edward St John
Age: 31
Date of Death: 20/5/1868
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:
Age: 31
Date of Death: 20/5/1868
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:
Extra
Notes: Edward St John Daniel was awarded the Victoria Cross for his services during the Crimea War, however, it was revoked by Queen Victoria in 1861 after he was convicted of desertion and evading court martial.
Bibliography: John Winton 'The Victoria Cross at Sea' (London, 1978) p. 32.
Bibliography: John Winton 'The Victoria Cross at Sea' (London, 1978) p. 32.