Memorial: M2638

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

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:

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Notes: Edward St John Daniel was awarded the Victoria Cross for his services during the Crimea War, however, it was revoked by Queen Victoria in 1861 after he was convicted of desertion and evading court martial.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.

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