OFFICERS DIED S
Safford -
Captain C.J. - 24th Foot - died 15th August 1910.
Grave at Quetta - "In memory of Captain C.J.
Safford, 24th
Regiment, South Wales Borderers who died Quetta 15 Aug 1910. Aged
39 yrs. Erected by his brother officers of the 1st Battalion in
which he served for 18 years."
Sale -
Lieutenant Henry Penny - 13th Bengal
Native
Infantry - died 30th April
1851.
Son of Major-General Sir Robert Henry Sale, GCB (killed at Mudki
1845). Served Punjab 1848 (medal and bar).
Grave at Subathu - "Sacred
to the memory of Henry Penny Sale.
Lieutt 13th Regt N.I. Adjt Nusseree Battn who died on the 30th
April 1851 aged 24 years. Deeply regretted by his family and
friends. This tablet was erected by his brother officers as a
token of their esteem."
Salwey -
Lieutenant Edward - Bengal Horse Artillery - died 29th
October 1857.
Born 22nd January 1833.
Grave in Simla - "Sacred to the memory of
Edward Salwey Lieut
Bl H. Arty. Eldest son of the Revd Thos Salwey B.D. Vicar of
Oswestry, Salop, who died at Simla, October 29th 1857, in the 25th
year of his age, cut off by disease contracted through exposure
and incessant fatigue at the siege of Delhi. He died trusting
only in the merits of his Redeemer."
Samuells - Captain Alexander
Ingle - 32nd Punjab Pioneers - died 7th July 1880.
Grave at Rawalpindi - "Sacred to the memory of Captain Alexander
Ingle Samuells, Second in Command, 32 Punjab Pioneers, who died
at Rawalpindi 7th July 1880. Aged 37 years."
Sandford - Ensign Daniel
Augustus - 2nd European Regiment - died 20th June 1849.
Son of John Sandford (Archdeacon of Coventry). Born 12th August
1829. Served Punjab 1848 (medal and 2 bars, wounded). Writer of
'Leaves from the journal of a Subaltern during the campaign in
the Punjab'.
Grave at Lahore - "Sacred
to the memory of Ensign Daniel A.
Sandford, Honble Co: 2nd European Regiment who departed this life
on the 20th June 1849 aged 19 years and 10 months. This tomb was
erected by his brother officers."
Sandys - Lieutenant-Colonel
William - 15th Native Infantry - died 21st August 1829
Born 1759, son of William and Mary Sandys, of Helston. Ensign
1779. Madras 1781. Served First Mahratta War 1782-4; Third Mysore
War 1790-2. Died at Plymouth, aged 70.
Memorial in St. Keverne Church, Cornwall - "Sacred to the
Memory of Lieut. Colonel Sandys late of the Honourable East India
Company's Service on the Bengal Establishment, and one of his
Majesty's Justice of the Peace for the County of Cornwall, who
departed this life 21st of August, 1829 in his 70th year, and
whose remains are interred in a vault at the west end of this
Church. As a soldier he was conspicious for intrepidity,
particularly in the Mysore War of 1792, under the command of Lord
Cornwallis, and was rewarded with high offices on the Staff of
that distinguished nobleman when Governor General and Commander
in Chief in India. In 1802, on his return to England he settled
on his paternal estate at Lanarth in this parish. His integrity,
as a Magistrate, his unaffected piety, and extensive benevolence
gained for him the esteem and regard of all around. His memory
will be long affectionately revered and cherished."
Sanford - Lieutenant John
Frederick - 2/19th Bengal Native Infantry - died 16th May
1816.
Served Nepal 1815. Married Eliza Brietzcke at Berhampore, 18th
October 1810.
Grave at Karnal -
"Sacred to the memory of Lieutenant John
Frederick Sanford of the 2 Battalion 19th Regiment Native
Infantry who died on the 16th of May 1816 aged 27 years. This
monument is erected by his brother officers as a memorial of
their affectionate regard."
Sandys -
Lieutenant-General Frederick Harvey - Bengal Army - died 28th
December 1874.
Grave at Cheltenham Borough Cemetery, Gloucestershire - "Sacred to the
memory of Frederick Harvey Sandys Lieutenant General Bengal Army.
Died December 28th 1874. aged 83."
Sapte -
Captain Henry - 17th Foot - died 22nd October 1816.
Grave at the Protestant Cemetery, Rome, Italy - "Here lieth the body
of Henry Sapte Esquire of Southampton. Late a Captain in the
Seventeenth British Regiment of Foot who died in this city on the
Twenty Second day of October 1816 in the Forty Second year of his
age. His afflicted widow who accompanied him To Rome caused this
monument to be erected to his memory."
Sargent -
Lieutenant William - 44th Foot - died 6th June 1823.
Grave at Calcutta - "To the memory of Lieut. William Sargent, H.M.
44th Regt. who died 6th June 1823, aged 26."
Savary -
Lieutenant-Colonel William Tauzia - Bengal Army - died 14th
April 1855.
Grave at St. Peter's Church, Leckhampton, Cheltenham, Glos. - "Sacred to the
memory of Lieut-Colonel William Tauzia Savary of the Bengal Army,
who departed this life April 14th 1855. Aged 51 years."
Schuster - Lieutenant-Colonel L. , DSO - King's Regiment -
died 13th June 1966.
Grave at Cheltenham Borough Cemetery, Gloucestershire - "Lieutenant Colonel
L.R. Schuster, DSO. King's Regiment. Died 13 June 1966 aged 86."
Scobie - Major-General Donald
MacKay - Bombay Army - died 9th April 1878.
Grave at Balnakeil Cemetery, Durness, Sutherland, Scotland - "Major General
Donald MacKay Scobie of the Bombay Army died at Keoldale 9 Apr
1878, age 73."
Scrivenor - Lieutenant
Francis - 63rd Bengal Native Infantry - died 11th September
1846.
Married Elizabeth Fast at Karnal, 27th April 1843.
Grave at Phillaur - "Sacred to the memory of Francis Scrivenor
late Lieut in the 63rd regt N.I. who died at Phillour on the 11th
September 1846 this monument has been erected by his brother
officers."
Seaton -
Lieutenant George Michael - 2nd Bn. 9th Foot - died 12th
January 1878.
Born at Agra, July 1846. Taken ill during the Jowaki expedition
1877-8.
Grave at Attock - "Sacred
to the memory of George Michael
Seaton Lieut and Adjt 2nd Battalion 9th Regiment son of the late
Major General Sir Thomas Seaton K.C.B. who died at Attock of
typhoid fever on the 12th January 1878 aged 31 years and 6 months."
Selous -
Captain R. - York & Lancaster Regiment - died 30th
November 1908.
Grave at Quetta - "In loving memory of Captain
R. Selous. Yorks
and Lancaster Regiment. Died 30 Nov 1908. Aged 34 yrs."
Selwey - Lieutenant
Edward - Bengal Horse Artillery - died 29th October 1857.
Memorial at St. Oswald's Church, Oswestry - "In memory of
Lieutenant Edward Selwey Bengal Horse Artillery (Eldest son of
the Revd. Thos. Selwey BD Vicar of this Parish) who died at Simla
in the East Indies October 29th 1857 in the 25th year of his age.
This highly talented and promising young officer was cut off by
disease contracted through exposure and overwhelming fatigue at
the siege of Delhi."
Semple - Ensign Charles - 55th
Bengal Native Infantry - died 14th January 1844.
Grave at Ambala - "Sacred
to the memory of Ensign C. Semple 55th
Regt Bengal N.I. drowned in the Sutledge 14th Jany 1844."
Senior - Captain F.S. -
35th Native Infantry - died 10th July 1844.
Grave at Harihar Old Cantonment, Mysore - "Sacred to the
memory of Captain F.S. Senior, 35th Regt. N.I., who departed this
life on the 10th July 1844, aged 41 years. Deeply regretted
by his family and brother officers, by whom this monument is
erected as a mark of their affection and esteem."
Serjeant -
Captain James Robert Beza - Royal Engineers - died 1st August
1898.
Grave at Peshawar - "In loving memory of James Robert Beza
Serjeant. Captain Royal Engineers. 1st Company Bengal Sappers and
Miners. Third son of the late Revd. James S. Serjeant MA. Vicar
of Acton, Suffolk. Born Corsham Vicarage, Wiltshire 14 Feb. 1863.
Died Landikotal 1 Aug. 1898."
Servos -
Captain Daniel - Butler's Rangers - died 26th March 1803.
Memorial at Anglican Church,Virgil, Canada - "In Memoriam Capt.
Daniel Servos of Butler's Rangers, United Empire Loyalist, who
died March 26th, 1803, aged 65."
Servos -
Colonel John D. - Lincoln Militia - died 24th April 1847.
Memorial at Anglican Church,Virgil, Canada - "Col.
John D. Servos, born in Niagara, 1784,
was Captain, of the Lincoln Militia during the war of 1812-15.
Commanded the Militia at Chippawa during the Rebellion of 1837-8,
died April 24th, 1847."
Seward -
Major William - 9th Foot - died 16th October 1857.
Memorial at St. Ouen's Church, Jersey - "Major William
Seward served with the 9th Regiment in the Peninsula from August
1808 to January 1809 and was present at the Battle of Vimiera, on
the expedition to Walcheren in 1809 and subsequently in the
Peninsula including the defence of Tarifa, Battles of Barossa
(wounded),
Vittoria and The Nive and blockade of Bayonne. He received the
War Medal with four clasps and died at Don Place, St. Helier the
16th day of October 1857."
Sewell - Lieutenant Henry
Thomas - 49th Bengal Native Infantry - died 8th October 1856.
Son of Colonel Thomas Sewell (Bengal Infantry). Born at Calcutta,
6th November 1829.
Grave at Jhang - "To
the memory of Lieut. H.T. Sewell, 49th B.N.I.
who died at Jhang on the 8th October 1856 aged 27 years. Deeply
and sincerely regretted by his brother officers by whom this
tablet is erected."
Sewell -
Lieutenant Thomas - 13th Foot - died 1st August 1836.
Tablet in St. James' Church, Karnal - "To the memory of
Thomas Sewell Esqre Lieutenant H.M. 13th Light Infantry, who died
at Landour on the 1st August 1836. aged 24 years. This tablet is
erected by his brother officers."
Sewell -
General Sir William Henry - 79th Highlanders - died 13th
March 1862.
A godson and natural son of King William IV. MGS & 10 clasps.
Grave at The Protestant Cemetery, Florence, Italy - "Under this sacred
symbol of salvation repose the mortal remains of General Sir
William Henry Sewell, C.B., Colonel of 79 Highlanders who
departed this life in Florence on the 13 March 1862."
Seymour -
Captain James - 38th Foot - died 4th January 1827.
Grave at Cawnpore -
"Sacred to the
memory of James Seymour Esqr
Captain in His Majesty's 38th Regiment, who died at this station
on the 4th day of January 1827 aged 25 and half years."
Shakespear - Colonel Henry
Alexander - 5th Bengal Cavalry - died 11th July 1887.
Son of Lieutenant-Colonel Henry J.C. Shakepear (25th N.I.). Born
at Aurangabad, Deccan, 2nd December 1840. Served Bhutan 1865 (medal
and bar), Afghanistan 1880 (medal).
Grave at Lahore - "In
memory of Colonel H.A. Shakespear
commandant 5th Bengal Cavalry who died at Mian Mir 11th July 1887
aged 46 years 7 months and 9 days."
Shakespear - Captain William
Ross - 3rd Madras Light Cavalry - died 31st May 1862.
Grave at Vizagapatam - "Sacred to the memory of Captain William Ross
Shakespear of the 3rd Madras Light Cavalry. Died at Waltair 31st
May 1862 aged 34 years. This monument is erected by his
disconsolate widow."
Shakespear -
Lieutenant William Talbot - 13th Foot - died 8th April 1838.
Son of William Oliver Shakespear (Madras Civil Service).
Tablet in St. James' Church, Karnal - "This tablet is
erected by the officers of the XIIIth Light Infantry, to
commemorate their esteem and regard for Lieutenant William Talbot
Shakespear, eldest son of W.O. Shakespear Esqre Madras Civil
Service, who died at Karnaul on the 8th of April 1838. A similar
token of regret at his early death, is placed over his mortal
remains."
Sharp - Major John Nixon -
Bengal Engineers - died 17th August 1856.
Served Maharajpoor 1843 (star). Married Sophia Watson at
Allahabad, 26th February 1840.
Grave at Lahore - "Beneath
this lies interred the body of Major
John Nixon Sharp Bengal Engineers, sometime Executive Engineer at
this station. he died of cholera on 17th August 1856 in the 45th
year of his age. This tomb is been erected by friends in both
service as a tribute of respect to his memory."
Tablet in St.
Mary Magdalene's Church, Lahore - "In memory of Major J. N. Sharp,
Bengal Engineers, and sometime Executive Engineer in this station
who died of cholera 17th August 1856, aged 45 years. This tablet
is erected by friends in India to whom he was known as a large
hearted and high minded man, a consistent Christian and a
conscientious servant of the State. Next to the good name he left
behind him, this beautiful church, of which he was the Architect,
is his noblest monument. ."
Sharpe - Lieutenant
Edmund - Bengal Artillery - died 2nd January 1852.
Born at Charlinch, Somerset, 1st September 1824. Wrong date on
grave.
Grave at Rajpura cemetery, Delhi - "Sacred to the memory of Lieutenant
Edmund Sharpe, Bengal Artillery, who departed this life on the
fifth day of January 1852. Aged 26 years."
Sharpe - Captain John Edward
- 46th Bengal Native Infantry - died 14th July 1857.
Served Punjab 1848 (medal and 2 bars).
Grave at Sialkote - "In memory of Captain J.E. Sharpe 46th Regt.
N.I. Died at Sealkote 14th July 1857 aged 33 years. Erected by
his brother officers,"
Shaw -
Captain George Francis - Leicestershire Regt. - died 10th
July 1889.
Grave at Myingyan Cemetery, Burma - "In sacred memory of George Francis
Shaw Captain 2nd Battalion Leicestershire Regiment eldest and
dearly loved son of George and Emily Frances Shaw of Horbling,
Lincolnshire who died 10th July 1889, aged 33 years."
Shaw - Lieutenant-Colonel
William - 1/10th Madras Native Infantry - died 18th May 1814.
Grave at Vizianagram - "In affectionate remembrance of the late
Lieut. Colonel William Shaw of the 1st Battalion 10th Regiment N.I.
This Cenotaph is erected by the officers of their corps......
died at Gollapolam on May 18th AD 1814."
Shelton -
Captain Frederick - 98th Foot - died 30th December 1898.
Grave at Cheltenham Borough Cemetery, Gloucestershire - "In memory of
Frederick Shelton. Captain 98th and 93rd Regts. Died December 30th
1898. Aged 78."
Sheil - ?
William - 42nd Madras Native Infantry - died 1850.
St. Anne's Church of Ireland, County Donegal, Ireland - "In Loving memory of
Frances Sophia, widow of Simon Sheil, J.P. She died June 21st
1881 aged 79, and was buried here with their children, William,
late of the 42nd Regiment MNI, died in 1850, at the age of 24
years...."
Sheridan - ?
Mark - 13th Foot - died 14th July 1849.
Born in Co. Wexford 1780. A street in Belfast was named after him.
Grave at Clifton Street Graveyard, Belfast - "In memory of Mark
Sheridan esq late of 13th P.A.L.I. who died on the 2nd March 1849
aged 69 also of Bt Major James Henry Fenwick 13th P.A.L.I. who
died on the 14th July 1849 aged 39."
Shilson -
Ensign Edward - 99th Foot - died 23rd October 1868.
Grave at St. Peter's Church, Leckhampton, Cheltenham, Glos. - "In memory of Edward
Shilson (late Ensign 99th Regt.) Youngest son of William Shilson,
of Tremough, Cornwall. Died on the 23rd of October 1868. Aged 26
years."
Short - Major George - 45th
Bengal Native Infantry - died 8th May 1847.
Served Sutlej 1845 (medal and 2 bars). Married Lucy Parker at
Agra, 15th September 1835.
Grave at Kasauli - "Sacred
to the memory of B. Major George
Short 45th Regt N.I. who died at Kussowlee on the 8th May 1847
aged 39 years. This monument is erected by his brother officers
in testimony of their high esteem & regard for his character."
Shortreed - Captain
William - 1st European Bengal Fusiliers - died 14th May
1846.
Served Ghuzni 1839 (medal).
Grave at Subathu - "In
memory of Captain Charles Clark of the 1st
European Bengal Fusiliers died at Sabathoo 13th October 1846.
also to the memory of Captain William Shortreed of the same Corps
died in England on the 14th May 1846 and Captain Alester Stewart
also of the above regiment who died at sea on the 31st March 1846."
Shubrick -
General Richard - Indian Army - died 26th April 1888.
Husband of Flora Anne Shubrick (1818-1894. daughter of
Lieutenant-General
Sir Walter Raleigh Gilbert, GCB.
Grave at St. Peter's Church, Leckhampton, Cheltenham, Glos. - "To the beloved
memory of Richard Shubrick, General in HM's Indian Army. Born 11th
January 1820. Died 26th April 1888. Erected by his sorrowing
widow and children."
Shuldham - Lieutenant-General Thomas Henry - Indian Army - died
5th February 1875.
Served with 15th Native Infantry (China 1842, medal).
Grave at St. Peter's Church, Leckhampton, Cheltenham, Glos. - "Thomas Henry
Shuldham, Lieut. General H.M. Indian Army. Feby. 5 1875."
Shurrey
- Lieutenant E. - The Welsh Regiment - died 18th July
1912.
Grave at Curragh Military Cemetery, Ireland - "In memory of
Lieut E. Shurrey, The Welsh Regt. Who died 18th July
1912. This stone was erected by his brother officers."
Shute -
General Sir Charles Cameron, KCB - 6th Inniskilling Dragoons - died
20th April 1904.
Born 1816, son of Thomas and Charlotte Shute. Brother of
Henry (below). Cornet 1834. Bt. Lt-Col. 1854. Colonel 1858.
Major-General
1868. General 1881. Colonel 6th Dragoons 1886. Served Kurnool
Expedition India (13th Light Dragoons) 1839. Crimea (6th Dragoons.
CB, MID, medal 3 clasps, Legion of Honour, Turkish Order of the
Medjidie. Recommended for the VC). MP for Brighton 1874-80.
Memorial at Christchurch Priory, Hampshire - "In loving memory of
General Sir Charles Cameron Shute KCB Inniskilling Dragoons son
of T.D. Shute Esq of Burton and Bramshaw Hill Hants served in the
Kurnool Expedition 1839, the Crimean Campaign 1854-6, including
the Battles of Balaklava & Inkerman the Siege and Fall of
Sevastopol and the Battle of Tchernaya. Born Jan. 3 1816. Died Ap
20 1904."
Shute -
Captain Henry Douglas Mackenzie - 57th Foot - died 28th
December 1860.
Son of Thomas and Charlotte Shute. Brother of General Sir Charles
(above). Ensign Dec. 1854.
Memorial at Christchurch Priory, Hampshire - "Sacred to the
beloved memory of Henry Douglas Mackenzie Shute Captain in HM 57th
Regiment youngest son of the late Thomas Deane Shute Esquire of
Burton and Bramshaw Hampshire deceased while on service with his
Regiment December 28th 1860 aged 23 most deeply lamented."
Simcoe -
Lieutenant-General John Graves - 22nd Foot - died 26th
October 1806.
Born 25th February 1752, at Cotterstock, Northamptonshire, son of
Captain John Simcoe, R.N., and Catherine Stamford. Served in
American Revolution, wounded at Brandywine. December 1782 married
Elizabeth Gwillim. 1791 appointed Lieutenant-Governor of Upper
Canada.
Grave at Wolford, Devonshire - "Sacred to the memory of John Graves
Simcoe, Lt. Gen. in the Army and Col. of the 22nd Regt. of Foot,
who died on the 26th day of October 1806 aged 54. In whose life
and character the virtues of the Hero, the Patriot and the
Christian were so eminently conspicuous, that it may be justly
said he served his King, and his Country, with a zeal exceeded
only by his piety towards his God."
Simeon -
Lieutenant-Colonel Richard Godin - Bengal Staff Corps - died
1st July 1867.
Son of Rear-Admiral Charles Simeon (Royal Navy). Born in
Londonderry, 3rd July 1823. Served Afghanistan 1842 (medal),
Maharajpoor 1843 (medal, wounded), Mutiny 1857 (medal). Married
Charlotte Earle at Allahabad, 11th October 1847.
Grave at Srinagar - "In memory of Richard Goden Simeon, Lieut Col.
Staff Corps Died on 1st July 1867 Aged 43 years & 11 months."
Simons - Lieutenant
Daniel Houghton - Madras Cavalry - died 8th September
1832.
Memorial at St. Paul's Cray, Kent - "Mary Anne, wife of the Rev. John
Simons rector of this parish who died 11.6.1800 in her 48th year.
Also of Daniel Houghton son of the Rev. John and the above Mary
Anne Simons, Lieutenant in the Madras Cavalry in the Honourable
East India Company's service who died 8 September 1832 aged 24.
Also the Rev. John Simons, LL.B., born at Eton, Berks., September
2 1735 died 8 August 1836. For more than 57 years rector of this
parish."
Simpson -
Lieutenant Charles Frederick - 8th Bengal Native Infantry - died
19th November 1857.
Son of Richard Simpson, of Derby and Isle of Man (his nephew,
Ensign Charles Simpson, 3rd Foot Guards, was killed at Waterloo).
Born in Cheshire, 1825. Served Punjab 1848 (medal and 2 bars),
Mutiny 1857 (medal and bar). Listed in the London Gazette, 4th
May 1858 as 'killed by accident.'
Grave in Rajpura cemetery, Delhi - "Sacred to the memory of Lieutenant Charles F.
Simpson 8th Regiment N.I. Major of Brigade at Umballa, who died
at Delhie the 19th November 1857 aged 32 years. Sincerely and
deservedly regretted by his affectionate wife, and numerous
friends."
Simpson - Ensign James - 37th
Madras Native Infantry - died 25th December 1862.
Grave at Vizianagram - "In memory of Ensign James Simpson, General
List, Madras Army who died at Bimlipatam on the 25th December
1862, aged 22 years. This monument is erected by the officers of,
and doing duty with the 37th Grenadiers as a tribute of regret."
Simpson - Lieutenant W.H. - 43rd
Gurkha Light Infantry - died 25th March 1891.
Memorial at the War Memorial Church, Sandhurst Military Academy - "Lieutenant W.H. Simpson. 43rd
Gurkha Light Infantry (now 2nd Bn 8th Gurkhas) severely wounded and
afterwards killed with the Chief Commissioner of Assam and two others.
Manipur 25th March 1891."
Sinclair
- Lieutenant John - Royal Artillery - died 25th June
1828.
Grave at The Protestant Cemetery, Florence, Italy - "In memory of Lieut.
John Sinclair Royal British Artillery son of L.S. Sinclair Esq
late Lieut. Colonel of that Corps. Died 25th June 1828 aged 23."
Sinclair -
Lieutenant-Colonel John Sutherland - Royal Artillery - died
12th April 1841.
Grave at Inveresk Kirkyard, Scotland - "Sacred
to the memory of Lieutenant-Colonel
John Sutherland Sinclair, Royal Artillery, who died at Edinburgh,
12th April 1841, aged 62."
Sinclair -
Major John William - Madras Staff Corps - died 11th November
1868.
Grave at Cantonment Cemetery, Rangoon - "Major John William
Sinclair, Madras Staff Corps, Died 11th Nov. 1868. Aged 41 years."
Singer - Captain Alexander
Stewart - 24th Bengal Native Infantry - died 20th September
1845.
Grave at Simla - "Sacred
to the memory of Alexander S. Singer
24th Regt Nat inf who departed this life on the 20th September
1845 Aged 42 years. This monument is erected by his brother
officers as a mark of their admiration of his character as a
soldier and as a token of their affection for him as a friend."
Skeill -
Captain David - Rifle Brigade - died 11th June 1824.
Grave at Inveresk Kirkyard, Scotland - "In
memory of John Skeill, who died 25th Oct.
1790, aged 43 years. Also in memory of Helen Hunter, who died 6th
Feb. 1816, aged 50 years. Also their son, Captain David Skeill,
of the Rifle Brigade, who died here 11th June 1824, aged 40 years."
Skinner -
Captain Frederick Nepean - 26th Foot - died .... ?
Grave at Cheltenham Borough Cemetery, Gloucestershire - "In loving memory of
Captain Frederick Nepean Skinner. Late HM 26th Regt (Cameronians).
----- 188 --."
Skinner - Colonel
James, CB - Skinner's Horse - died 4th December 1841.
Son of Lieutenant-Colonel Hercules Skinner (Bengal Infantry) and
an Indian woman (illegitimate). Born 1778. Served Mahratta war
1797, Mahratta war 1803, Bhurtpore 1825, CB 1826.
Grave in St. James' Church, Delhi - "Here rest the remains of the late
Colonel James Skinner, CB who departed this life at Hansi 4th
December 1841 the body was disinterred from Hansi and buried
under this on the 19th January 1842."
Skinner - General Philip
Kearnet MacGregor - died 3rd June 1880.
Husband of Emily Skinner.
Grave at St. Peter's Church, Leckhampton, Cheltenham, Glos. - "General Philip
Kearney MacGregor Skinner. Born 4th December 1805. Died 3rd June
1880. Also of Captain Francis Nugent MacGregor, Royal Artillery,
Youngest son of the above. Born 6th April 1851. Died 17th
December 1886."
Slater -
Captain Stanley - 82nd Foot - died 5th September 1861.
Served Mutiny 1857 (medal).
Grave at Cashmere Gate cemetery, Delhi - "To the memory of
Captain Stanley Slater 82nd Regiment who died at Delhi on the 5th
September 1861 this monument is erected by his brother officers."
Slaughter
- Lieutenant Osmond Mourant - Royal Engineers - died 15th
August 1889.
Grave at Quetta - "In loving memory of Osmond
Mourant Slaughter.
Lieutenant. Royal Engineers. Died at Shalabagh 15 Aug 1889. Born
14 Oct 1868."
Smith -
Major-General Charles Frederic - Bengal Army - died 6th
December 1877.
Served Punniar 1843 (star). Married Leonarda Gibbon at
Mozafarpur, 26th February 1848.
Grave at Ambala cemetery - "Sacred I.H.S. to the memory of Major General
Charles F. Smith Born 14th Jany 1823. Died 6th Decr 1877. Forgive
us our tresspasses."
Smith -
Lieutenant George Haddon - 44th Foot - died 13th
September 1841.
Son of Major Haddon Smith (Ceylon Rifle Regt, ex-73rd Foot). He
had, in fact, retired from the army early 1841.
Grave at Ferozepre - "Sacred to the memory of Lt. G.H. Smith H.Ms
44th Regt Died 13th Sept 1841 as a token of love from his wife."
Smith -
Lieutenant-Colonel Henry Browne - 8th Madras Cavalry - died
1st April 1866.
Memorial at St. Andrew's churchyard, Clifton, Bristol - "In loving memory of
Lieut. Colonel Henry Browne Smith of the 8th Regiment Madras
Cavalry who departed this life April 1st 1866 aged 77 years. Also
of Jane Maria widow of the above who departed this life December
30th 1876 in the 91st year of her age."
Smith -
Lieutenant-Colonel I.C. - died 23rd November 1853.
Memorial at St. Andrew's churchyard, Clifton, Bristol - "Sacred to the
memory of Lieut. Colonel I.C. Smith for many years Ast. Adjutant
General on the Staff of Ireland who died 23rd Novr. 1853."
Smith -
Surgeon James - 61st Foot - died 27th November 1846.
Grave at Ambala - "Sacred
to the memory of James Smith Esqre M.D.
Surgeon H.Ms 61st Regt who departed this life on the 27th
November 1846 Aged 60 years. This monument is erected by his
brother officers."
Smith -
Ensign John, V.C. - Bengal Engineers - died 26th June
1864.
Born at Ticknal, Derbyshire, February 1814. Served Afghanistan
1842 (medal), Sutlej 1845 (medal), Punjab 1848 (medal and 2 bars),
Mutiny 1857 (medal and bar, VC). He was actually 50 years old
when he died.
Grave at Jullundur - "Sacred to the memory of John Smith, Ensign,
V.C. in Her Majesty's Indian Service who died 26th June 1864 Aged
30 years and 4 months."
Smith -
Lieutenant-Colonel Joseph Barnard - 60th Bengal Native Infantry -
died 22nd May 1849.
Son of Joseph Barnard Smith (Bengal Civil Service). Born in
Calcutta, 29th November 1790. Served Nepal 1814.
Grave at Saroke Cemetery, near Wazirabad - "Sacred to the
memory of J.B. Smith Lieutenant Colonel late Commanding 60th
Regiment Native Infantry who departed this life at Wuzeerabad on
the 22nd day of May 1849 Aetat 58 years & 5 months. This tomb
has been erected by the Officers of the 60th Regiment Native
Infantry as a sincere token of the esteem and regard which they
held the many virtues of their late Commanding Officer."
Smith -
Lieutenant-Colonel Lucius Horton - 6th Bengal Light Cavalry - died
29th September 1859.
Son of Major Lewis Lucius Smith (Bengal Infantry). Born at
Fatehgarh, 28th September 1793. Served Mahratta-Pindari war 1817,
Bhurtpore 1825 (medal). Married Emma Gardiner at Mhow, 2nd
October 1822.
Grave at Ambala cemetery - "Sacred to the memory of Lieutenant Colonel
Lucius Horton Smith 6th Regt Light Cavalry. born 28th September
1793. died 29th September 1859. Aged 65 years."
Smith -
Ensign Robert - Staffordshire Regiment - died 1st March
1868.
Grave at Sialkote - "In memory of Robert Smith late Ensign
XXXVIII, 1st Staffordshire Regiment, who was accidentally drowned
when orderley officer at Sealkote, on the night of the 1st March
1868, by falling down a well, aged 20 years & 8 months.
Erected by his brother officers."
Smith -
Colonel Robert Andrew - Bengal Army - died 31st October
1868.
Son of Major Robert Wood Smith (6th Bengal Light Cavalry). Born
at Nagpur, 11th November 1818.
Grave in Ambala cemetery - "Colonel Robert Andrew Smith Bengal Infantry
born 11th November 1818 died 31st October 1868."
Smith -
Ensign Weston John - 63rd Native Infantry - died 5th
June 1845.
Grave at Ambala - "To the memory of Weston John
Smith Ensign 63rd
Regt who departed this life on the 5th of June 1845. This
monument is erected by his brother officers."
Smithwaite -
Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas - Madras Native Infantry - died 26th
February 1827.
Grave at Vizianagram - "Sacred to the memory of Lieut. Col. Thos.
Smithwaite of the Madras Native Infantry an officer whose zeal
and activity while in command of the Pioneers was repeatedly
marked by the approbation of Government. He departed this life on
the 26th February 1827 in the 43rd year of his age he lived
universally esteemed and died universally regretted."
Smyth - Major
Arthur - Royal Marine Light Infantry - died 14th January 1936.
Grave at Aghadowey Parish Church, St. Guaire, Co. Londonderry,
Northern Ireland -
"In loving memory of Arthur Smyly, Maj Royal
Marine, Light Infantry, son of Rev. Mitchell Symth of
Ballytemple, Garvagh, died 14 Jan 1936, in his 88th year."
Smyth -
Captain James Dutton - 98th Foot - died 22nd November 1854.
Grave at Ambala cemetery - "Sacred to the memory of Captain James Dutton
Smyth H.M. 98th Regt who died at Bussi on the 22nd November 1854
aged 39."
Snooke -
Lieutenant Hargood Thomas - 10th Foot - died 8th
February 1863.
Memorial in All Saints Church, Portsmouth - "In memory of
Hargood Thomas Snooke Lieut. HM 10th Foot who died at
Bloemfontein, Cape of Good Hope on the 8th February 1863 aged 24
years. Also of Randell V.B. Snooke ..... This tablet is erected
by their father, The Revd. H.B. Snooke and Mary his wife."
Snow -
Colonel Edward Winterton, C.B. - died 4th April 1831.
Grave at
Bellary Cantonment Cemetery, Bellary - "Colonel
Edward Winterton Snow, Companion of
the Bath, an officer eminently distinguished for high military
bearing and gallantry. He commanded and led the Rifle Corps
to the charge at the memorable battle of Mahidpoor, and was
conspicuously engaged in the battles of Assaye and Argaum. Ob. Iv
April mdcccxxxi. Aet xlix."
Solly - 2nd
Lieutenant Charles Edmond - Scinde Horse - died 8th August
1930.
Grave at Quetta - "In
memory of 2nd Lieutenant Charles Edmond
Solly. Only son of Edmond George and Nina Reade Bently. Attached
Royal Welsh Fusiliers for posting to the Scinde Horse. Died at
Quetta from enteric in his 21st year. 8 August 1930."
Somerville -
Captain Marcus Richard - Bengal Staff Corps - died 3rd
September 1862.
Son of James and Frances Somerville, of Ross, Co. Meath. Born
1823. Served Mutiny 1859 (medal).
Grave at Dera Ghazi Khan - "Sacred to the memory of Captn M.R.
Somerville Bengal Staff Corps and officiating commandant 3rd regt
Punjab Infantry who departed this life at Dera Ghazee Khan on the
3rd September 1862 aged 39 years."
Somerville -
Lieutenant William Thomson - Bengal Artillery - died 5th
September 1857.
Son of James & Frances, of Ross, Co. Meath. Born 7th March
1836. Served Mutiny 1857 (medal & clasp).
Grave in Rajpura cemetery, Delhi - "In memory of Lieut. W.T. Somerville of the
Bengal Artillery who died in camp before Delhi at the age of 21
years and 6 months on the 5th September 1857 of fever brought on
by fatigue and exposure. This monument has been erected by his
affectionate friend Major General Huthwaite, CB."
Memorial at
St. James the Less, Pangbourne, Berkshire - "In memory of
William Thomas Sommerville Lieutenant of the Bengal Artillery;
who died of fever brought on by fatigue and exposure in the camp
before the city of Delhi on the 5th September 1857 aged 21 years
and 6 months. He was the son of James Craig Sommerville MD whose
remains are interred in the Churchyard."
Spankie -
Lieutenant Alexander - South Lancashire Regt. - died 1887.
Grave at Penang - "In
memory of Alexander Spankie Lieut. S.
Lancs Regt Born 1864 Died 1887 Erected by his brother officers."
Spencer -
Lieutenant Alfred Hubert - 43rd Light Infantry - died 11th
June 1885.
Grave at Quetta - "In
memory of Lieutenant Alfred Hubert
Spencer. 43rd Light Infantry. Died Quetta 11 Jun 1885."
Spens -
Lieutenant Colin - 42nd Royal Highlanders - died 22nd June
1867.
Son of Nathaniel Spens, of Craigsanquhar, Fifeshire. Born in 1843.
His brother, Captain Nathaniel James Spens (72nd Highlanders) was
killed in action at Kabul in 1879.
Grave at Black Watch cemetery , Cherat - "In memory of Lieut
Colin Spens 42nd Royal Highland Reg. the Black Watch who died 22nd
June 1867 aged 23 years."
Spens -
Captain James - Bengal Engineers - died 21st November
1856.
Son of Thomas Spens, MD, of Fife. Born 1811. Served Sutlej 1845
(medal).
Married Penelope Westropp in England, 1849.
Grave in Ambala cemetery - "To the memory of Captain James Spens, Bengal
Engineers. who died at Umballa on the 21st Novr 1856. aged 45
years."
Spinks -
Major George - Mardras Army - died 15th March 1830.
Grave at the Protestant Cemetery, Rome, Italy - "To the memory of
Major George Spinks Madras Army who quitted this life March 15th
1830 Aged 47 years."
Spry - Captain Philip
Lane - 35th Native Infantry - died 25th November 1844.
Grave at Harihar Old Cantonment, Mysore - "Sacred to the
memory of Philip Lane Spry, Brevet Captn. and Adjutant 35th
Regiment N.I, who died of cholera at this station on the 25th day
of November 1844, aged 34 years, most deeply and sincerely
regretted. This tomb is erected by his brother officers in
testimony at their sense of his worth and their respect for his
character and virtues."
St. John - Inspector Charles
- Indian Medical Dept. - died 12th September 1853.
Served Peninsula 1813-14 (58th Foot), American war 1814.
Grave at Ambala cemetery - "Sacred to the memory of Charles St. John MD
late Inspector General H.M. Hospitals in India who died at
Umballa on 12th September 1853 in the 63rd year of his age. This
tomb is erected by the members of the Medical Department who had
served with him in India & as a token of esteem in which he
was held by them."
St. John
- Major Oliver - 19th Hyderabad Regiment - died 18th December 1925.
Grave at Rawalpindi - "Sacred to the memory of Major Oliver St.
John, 1st battalion 19th Hyderabad Regiment (Russells), who died
at Rawalpindi 18th December 1925, Aged 44 years, erected by his
brother officers."
Stainforth
- Lieutenant-Colonel John - 1/2nd Bengal European Regiment - died
27th October 1781.
Son of William and Judith Stainforth, of Yorkshire.
Grave at Cawnpore - "To the memory of Lieut Col John Stainforth,
who lived universally beloved and died equally lamented on 27
October 1781."
Stanford -
Lieutenant Francis - 24th Foot - died 4th July 1849.
Served Punjab 1848 (medal and bar).
Grave at Saroke Cemetery, near Wazirabad - "To the memory of
Lieut F. Stanford H.M. 24th Regt. died 5th Septr 1849 aged 20
years 5 months."
Stanley -
Major E. - North Staffordshire Regiment - died 7th April 1896.
Grave at Osu Cemetery, Accra, Ghana - "Major E. Stanley, late North
Staffordshire Regiment, Inspector General of Constabulary, Lagos,
died Accra 7 Apr. 1896."
Stapleton
- Lieutenant William - 5th extra Regiment Native Infantry - died 26th September 1826.
Grave at Barrackpore - "To the memory of the Hon'ble William
Stapleton, second son of Lord Despenser; Lieutenant in the 5th
extra Regiment of Native Infantry, and ADC to the Rt. Hon'ble
Lord Combermere, Commander-in-Chief, born 2d Dec. 1797, died 26th
Sept. 1826."
Stark -
Lieutenant-Colonel Harry - Bengal Horse Artillery - died 26th September 1830.
Grave at Cawnpore - "Sacred to the memory of Lieutenant-Colonel
Harry Stark, of the Bengal Horse Artillery, who departed this
life the 26th September 1830, aged 55 years. He lived universally
respected as an honest man and a gallant soldier."
Staveley -
General Miles - 4th Dragoon Guards - died 26th July 1814.
Memorial at Rippon Cathedral - "Sacred to the memory of Miles
Staveley, Esq. of North Stainley, General in his Majesty's Forces
and Colonel of the 4th, or Royal Irish, Regiment of Dragoon
Guards, he died the 26 of July 1814 in the 77th year of his age."
Steele -
Captain Gilbert - 2/3rd Brahmans - died 5th September
1919.
Grave at Quetta - "In
loving memory of Gilbert Steele. Captain
2/3rd Gour Brahmans. Born Oxford 13 Dec 1897. Died Quetta 5 Sep
1919."
Steevens
- Lieutenant-Colonel Charles - 20th Foot - died 9th March 1861
Steevens - Lieutenant-Colonel George - 20th Foot - died 4th
February 1857
Steevens - Captain Charles - 52nd Foot - killed 30th June 1857
Memorial at St. Mary's church, Cheltenham - "In loving memory of
Lieutenant-Colonel George Steevens late HM 20th Regiment, second
son of Lieut-Col. Steevens formerly of the same regiment, who
died from illness brought on by his arduous service during the
Crimean campaign February 4th 1857 aged 37. Also of Captain
Charles Steevens HM 52nd
Regt. (brother of the above) who was killed in a sortie against
the mutineers at Lucknow, Bengal June 30th 1857, aged 39. In
loving memory of Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Steevens formerly
Commanding XXth Regt of Foot (father of the above) who died in
this town March 9th 1861 Aet 84."
Stein -
Captain Robert - 49th Bengal Native Infantry - died 10th June 1850.
Served Punjab (medal and bar). Married Elizabeth Hopper at
Cawnpore, 29th March 1841.
Grave at Phillaur - "Sacred to the memory of Captain Robert Stein
49th regiment Bengal Native Infantry who died at Phillour, 10th
June 1850. sincerely regretted by his brother officers, by whom
this monument is erected."
Stephen - Lieutenant Arthur
Sandeman - Indian Staff Corps - died 22nd March 1898.
Son of Colonel Arthur Stephen, MB (Bengal Medical Service). Born
at Dera Ghazi Khan, 18th October 1871.
Grave at Dera Ghazi Khan - "In loving memory of Arthur Sandeman Stephen
Lieutenant Indian Staff Corps Assistant Commissioner Rajanpur
only son of Surgeon Colonel Stephen Indian Medical Service who
died 22nd March 1898 aged 26 years."
Stephens -
Captain Richard - 21st Fusiliers - died 28th August 1878.
Grave at Cheltenham Borough Cemetery, Gloucestershire - "In memory of
Richard Stephens late Captain 21st Fusiliers. Died August 28th
1878. Aged 43 years."
Stevens -
Captain Charles Mordaunt - K.O.Y.L.I. - died 3rd November
1895.
Grave at Rawalpindi - "In loving memory of Captain Charles Mordaunt
Stevens, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, who died at
Rawalpindi 3rd November 1895. Aged 38."
Stevens - Lieutenant John
Lucius Cary - 20th Punjab Infantry - died 6th May 1896.
Son of John (Bengal Civil Service) and Frances Stevens. Born at
Dinapore, 3rd September 1869. Served Samana 1891 (medal and bar),
Waziristan 1894 (bar). Died a few days after being stabbed by an
assassin on the platform at Peshawar Railway Station.
Grave at Taikal Cemetery, Peshawar - "John Lucius Cary Stevens Lieut. 20th
(D.C.O.) Punjab Infantry Eldest son of John Foster and Frances
Louisa Stevens born 3rd Sept. 1869 died 6th May 1896."
Stevens -
Lieutenant-Colonel Nathaniel - Connaught Rangers - died 9th
September 1894.
Son of Colonel Charles Stevens (20th Foot).
Grave at Cheltenham Borough Cemetery, Gloucestershire - "In loving memory of
Lieutenant Colonel Nathaniel Stevens XXth and 88th (Connaught
Rangers) Regts. Died at Cheltenham September 9th 1894. Youngest
son of Colonel Charles Stevens XXth Regt."
Stevenson -
Lieutenant Alexander - Royal Munster Fusiliers - died 1st
November 1909.
Grave at Rawalpindi - "In loving memory of Alexander Stevenson.
Lieutenant Royal Munster Fusiliers who died 1 November 1909."
Stevenson -
Captain Robert Charles - 59th Foot - died 4th December 1826.
Grave at Calcutta - "Sacred to the memory of Captain Robert
Charles Stevenson, of H.M. 59th Regiment, who departed this life
at Calcutta, on the 4th December 1826, aged 40 years, leaving a
widow and five helpless children to deplore the loss of the best
of husbands and fathers."
Stevenson
- Lieutenant-Colonel Roderick - Poona Horse - died 24th
April 1880.
Grave at Quetta - "Sacred to the memory of
Lieutenant Colonel
Rodk. Stevenson. 2nd in command, Poona Horse, who died at Quetta
on 24 April 1880. Aged 44 years."
Steuart
- Surgeon James Frederick - 11th Bengal Light Cavalry - died 2nd August 1846.
Grave at Ludhiana - "Sacred to the memory of J.F. Steuart Esqr M.D.
Surgeon 11th Light Cavalry who departed this life on the 2nd of
August 1846. Aged 47 years. Deeply and universally regretted."
Steward -
Charles Knowles, DSO, MC -
Memorial at St. Nicholas church, Ashchurch Glos. - "In proud loving memory of my son Charles
Knowles Steward, DSO, MC, who died 1st August 1929, aged 37,
after serving in the Great War where he was severely wounded. A
tribute from his mother."
Steward - Major Robert - 16th
Bengal Grenadiers - died 11th June 1855.
Born in Warwickshire, 1812. Served Ghuzni 1839 (medal),
Afghanistan 1842 (medal).
Grave at Lahore - "Beneath
rest the remains of Major Robert
Steward, Captain 16th Bengal Grenadiers who departed this life at
this station on the 11th day of June 1855 aged 43 years most
deeply regretted by his brother officers by whom this tomb is
erected."
Stewart
- Colonel Alexander McLeod - Bengal Army - died 3rd September 1886.
His father, Lieutenant Charles Stewart (Bengal Horse Artillery)
was killed at Gandamark in January 1842. Born at Meerut, 5th
December 1835. Served Mutiny 1857 (medal and bar).
Grave at Murree - "In
loving memory of Col. Alexr Macleod
Stewart born 1835 died 1886. Erected by his sorrowing and
disconsolate mother."
Stewart
- Captain Alister - 1st European Bengal Fusiliers - died
31st March 1846.
Married Harriette Hamilton at Allahabad, 17th May 1838.
Grave at Subathu - "In
memory of Captain Charles Clark of the 1st
European Bengal Fusiliers died at Sabathoo 13th October 1846.
also to the memory of Captain William Shortreed of the same Corps
died in England on the 14th May 1846 and Captain Alester Stewart
also of the above regiment who died at sea on the 31st March 1846."
Stewart -
Cornet Daniel - 24th Light Dragoons - died 4th December 1811.
Grave at Meerut - "Cornet
Daniel Stewart H.M. 24th Light
Dragoons Died 4th December 1811 Aged 33 years."
Stewart -
Colonel Francis Philip - Madras Army - died 23rd August 1834.
Grave at Inveresk Kirkyard, Scotland - "Sacred to the
memory of Francis Philip Stewart, Esq., Colonel of the Hon. East
India Company's service, on their Madras Establishment, and
youngest son of the late John Stewart, Esq. of Musselburgh, who
departed this life on the 23d of August 1834, aged 53 years, 9
months, and 21 days."
Stewart -
Lieutenant Houstoun - 32nd Foot - died 2nd September 1849.
Son of Admiral Sir Houstoun Stewart, GCB (Royal Navy). Born
January 1825. Served Pujab 1848 (medal and bar).
Grave at Jullundur - "Sacred to the memory of Lieut H. Stewart Hr
Ms 32nd regt of foot died 2nd September 1849 aged 24 years."
Tablet in St.
Luke's Church, Jullundur - "Sacred to the memory of Lieutenant H.
Stewart of Her Majesty's 32nd regtiment, who died at Jullundur on
the 2nd September 1849, aged 24 years, and 7 months. also In
memory of Brevt Major A.L. Balfour, of the same corps, who died
at Govindghur on the 13th July 1850 in the 41st year of his age,
this tablet has been erected by their brother officers."
Stewart
- Lieutenant James - 53rd Foot - died 29th March 1848.
Grave at Bethersden churchyard, Kent - "Lieutenant
James Stewart late of the 53rd
Regiment of Foot. Born at Dalkeith in Scotland died at Ashford
Kent 29 March 1848 aged 66. He was a brave soldier and was
awarded a medal on which was engraved Toulouse, Orthes, Nive
Nivelle, Pyrenees, Vittoria, Salamanca, Badagos, Albuera,
Talavera, the names of the Battles and Sieges at which he was
present. He was a loving husband and a faithful friend and his
private virtues secured the esteem of all with whom he was
associated."
Stewart -
Captain John Henry Fraser - 52nd Foot - died 20th August 1855.
Grave at Subathu - "H.S.E.
John Henry Fraser Stewart Captain Hr
Ms 52nd Light Infantry who died at Subathoo on the 20th of August
1855 aged 34 years. Sincerely regretted by his brother officers
and friends."
Stewart - Lieutenant Walter -
12th Bombay Native Infantry - died 2nd October 1826.
Son of Charles Stewart (commander of HEIC ship) and Mary Stewart.
Grave at Inveresk Kirkyard, Scotland - "Sacred to the
memory of Walter Stewart, Lieutenant in the Hon. E.I.C.'s 12th
Regiment of Bombay Native Infantry, who died at Poonah the 2d
October 1826, aged 22."
Stewart
- Lieutenant William - 20th Bengal Native Infantry - Killed
9th March 1850.
Aged 24. At Kangara on the 9th March 1850 he was accidentally
killed by the bursting of a gun. Grave in Fort Cemetery, Kangra - "To the memory of
Lieutenant William Stewart 20th regt. N.I. who was killed at Kot
Kangra by the bursting of a gun on the 9th March 1850. Aged 24
years and 9 months. This tablet is erected by his brother
officers as a mark of their esteem and regard."
Stiles - Cadet W. - 34th
Native Infantry - died 16th February 1833.
Tablet at Barrackpore Church - "Cadet W. Stiles, attached to the 34th
Regt N.I. who died on service at Dudka Baraboom, on the 16th
February 1833, of jungly fever, aged 18 years."
Stirling - Lieutenant-Colonel
- 4th Bengal Light Cavalry - died 29th April 1825.
Grave at Karnal -
"Sacred to the memory of Lieut. Colonel
Stirling 4 Light Cavalry who departed this life on the 29th April
1825 aged 53 years."
Stirling -
Captain G.C. Beresford - 64th Foot - died 4th October 1881.
Grave at Aghadowey Parish Church, St. Guaire, County Londonderry,
Northern Ireland -
"In loving memory of G.C. Beresford
Stirling, late Captain, 64th Regiment, died 4 October 1881, aged
77 years ."
Stirling -
Major-General James - 42nd Royal Highlanders - died 12th
December 1834.
Grave at Inveresk Kirkyard, Scotland - "Sacred
to the memory of Major-General James
Stirling, Lieutenant-Governor of Cork, and for forty-two years an
officer in the 42d Royal Highlanders. With a wing of that
national corps he annihilated the French Invincibles in Egypt,
and took their standard with his own hand. He commanded that
regiment through the Peninsular war, and after twenty-seven years
of foreign service he retired in 1813 into private life, where,
cultivating the virtues which adorn the Christian character, he
died, full of years and honours, at his villa of Eskbank, 12th
December 1834. His remains, borne hither by his veteran
companions in arms, are here interred."
Stoddart - Captain George - Roya Artillery - died 21 January
1906.
Grave at Osu Cemetery, Accra, Ghana - "George, Captain,
late Royal Artillery, eldest son of Colonel C.H.Stoddart, died 21
Jan. 1906, aged 32."
Stock - Major John Rodway - 74th Native Infantry - died 1868.
Grave at Cheltenham Borough Cemetery, Gloucestershire - "Major John Rodway
Stock. Late of the 74th Regt. E.I.C. Born December 1792. Obiit
February 1868."
Stokes - Lieutenant Samuel
William - Bengal Artillery - died 21st May 1854.
He commanded No.2 Light Field Battery, Punjab Irregular Force.
Grave at Asni - "Sacred
to the memory of Lieut S.W. Stokes of
the Bengal Artillery who comm ...... Punjab Battery and who died
at this station on the XXI May 1854 aged XXVIII years."
Stone -
Lieutenant George A.S. - Royal Engineers - died 28th October
1890.
Grave at Rawalpindi - "George A.S. Stone. Lieutenant Royal
Engineers. Died of fever at Rawalpindi 28th October 1890."
Stones - Lieutenant Alfred -
57th Bengal Native Infantry - died 26th August 1851.
Grave at Lahore - "To
the memory of Alfred Stones Lieutenant 57th
Regt Bengal N.I. Died August 26th 1851. Aged 23 years. This
monument is erected as a memorial of esteem by his brother
officers."
Stopford
- Robert Edward - Royal Navy - died 19th July 1868.
Memorial at St. Columbas Church, Co. Meath - "In
memory Of Robert Edward Stopford R.N.
Lieutenant Commanding H.M. Gunboat Starling, drowned in the China
Seas July 19 1868. Aged 27, By his last order preferring the
lives of others to his own. Erected by the young men of Kells and
friends who knew and loved him."
Stopford
- Lieutenant-Colonel Edward - Scots Fusilier Guards - died
5th July 1840.
Memorial at St. Sinchell Church of Ireland Memorial Chapel - "In memory of the Hon
Edward Stopford Lieut Colonel Scots Fusileer Guards 4th son of
the 3rd Earl of Courtown. Born 11th June 1795 died 5th July 1840.
Buried in Prospect Churchyard in this Parish."
Stopford
- Admiral Sir Montagu, KCB - Royal Navy - died 10th
November 1864
Memorial at St. Sinchell Church of Ireland, Kiltennel Graveyard - "Sacred to the
memory of Admiral The Honorable Sir Montagu Stopford, KCB, sixth
son of James George Third Earl of Courtown who died at Edinburgh
Nov 10th 1864 aged 66. This tablet is erected by the surviving
brother and sister."
Storrs - Ensign John - 61st Bengal Native Infantry - died 10th
September 1851.
Grave at Ludhiana - "Sacred to the memory of Ensn John Storrs,
Adjutant of the Sylhet Light Infantry, who died at this station
on the 10th Septr 1851 aged 41 years. This tomb is erected by his
disconsolate widow."
Stotherd -
Captain Edward Augustus - 60th King's Royal Rifle Corps - died
27th April 1863.
Memorial at the War Memorial Church, Sandhurst Military Academy -
"In memory of
Edward Augustus Stotherd. Captain 93rd Sutherland Highlanders and
afterwards 60th Royal Rifles . Born 24th December 1832. Died 27th
April 1863. He obtained his commission from this college 7th
February 1851. Served in the Eastern Campaign 1854-55 including the
battles of Alma and Balaclava, siege of Sebastopol and expedition to
Kertch. He was drowned in the wreck of the Anglo-Saxon on Cape Race,
Newfoundland remaining on board to save life till the vessel sank."
Stott - Surgeon Thomas - 53rd
Bengal Native Infantry - died 19th January 1850.
Grave at Rajpura cemetery, Delhi - "Sacred to the memory of Thomas
Stott Esqre Surgeon to the 53rd Regiment Native Infantry, who
departed this life on the 19th of January 1850, Aged 42 years 4
months. Deeply regretted by his brother officers, by whom as a
token of respect this monument is erected."
Strachan -
Inspector-General James - died 20th December 1840.
Grave at Banff Cemetery, Scotland -
"In memory of
James Strachan of Cortes, M.D.,
Inspector-General of Army Hospitals, who died at Mormond House on
the 20th December, 1840, aged 65 years. This testimonial of
affectionate regard is erected by his only sister Margaret
Strachan."
Stratford-Collins
- Major-General John, CB - Queen's Regiment - died 27th April
1908.
Grave at Rawalpindi - "Sacred to the memory of Major General John
Stratford-Collins, CB, of Wythall, Ross, Herefordshire, who died
Rawalpindi of cholera whilst commanding the 2nd (Rawalpindi)
Division on 27th April 1908. Aged 57. Erected as a token of
esteem and respect by all ranks of 1st Battalion The Queen's
Regiment, which he commanded from September 1896 to 1901."
Strong - Major-General D.M.,
CB - 10th Bengal Lancers - died 11th July 1903.
Tablet in St. Paul's Church, Ambala - "In memory of Major
General D.M. Strong, C.B. who died at Haslemere, Surrey, 11th
July 1903, aged 62. He served 28 years in the 10th Bengal
Lancers, and commanded the Regiment from Decr 1887 to Octr 1894.
This tablet has been placed in this Church by the Officers,
Native Officers, and men who served with him in the Regiment, as
a token of esteem and love."
Stuart -
Major-General Charles Sheppey - Indian Army - died 22nd
December 1892.
Son of Captain Charles Stuart (39th Foot). Born 21st September
1828 at Varrovilles, New South Wales.
Grave at Cheltenham Borough Cemetery, Gloucestershire - "Sacred to the
memory of Major General Charles Sheppey Stuart Indian Army,
second and last surviving son of Captain Charles Stuart 39th Regt.
Born at Varrovilles, N.S. Wales 21 September 1828. Died at
Muddleford House, Near Barnstaple 22nd December 1892."
Stuart - Lieutenant John
- 2/13th Native Infantry - died 8th December 1809.
Grave at Chitradurga Cemetery,
Mysore - "Sacred
to the memory of Lieut. John Stuart, 2nd Battn. 13th Regt. N.I.
who departed this life the 8th December 1809."
Stuart - Lieutenant-Colonel
J.C.G. - 16th Madras Native Infantry - died 3rd October
1859.
Grave at Harihar Old Cantonment,
Mysore - "To
the memory of Colonel J. C. G. Stuart, Commanding 16th Regt. M.N.I.,
who died at Hurryhur on the 3rd of Oct. 1859, aged 56 years.
Erected by the officers of his Regt as a mark of their regard."
Stuart-Menteth
- Lieutenant-Colonel William - 69th Bengal Native Infantry - died 11th July
1857.
Son of Sir Charles Stuart-Menteth, of Dumfries. Born 31st July
1805. Served China 1860 (medal). Married Sarah Hamilton at
Calcutta, 26th September 1826. note confusion about name.
Grave in Simla - "Sacred to the memory of Lt
Colonel William
Stuart Menteath 69th Regt N.I. son of the late Sir Charles
Granville Menteath Bart of Closeburn, Dumfries. He departed this
life July 11th 1857 deeply and deservedly regretted."
Swayne -
Lieutenant Cecil Walter Harris - Somerset Light Infantry - died
25th May 1917.
Grave at Quetta - "In
most devoted memory of Lieutenant Cecil
Walter Harris Swayne. Somerset Light Infantry. Died 25 May 1917.
Aged 21 yrs."
Swiney -
General George - Bengal Artillery - died 10th December 1868.
Husband of Maria Arabella Swiney.
Grave at St. Peter's Church, Leckhampton, Cheltenham, Glos. - "In affectionate
remembrance of Genl. George Swiney, Colonel Commandant of the 19th
Brigade, Royal Bengal Artillery. Died 10th December 1868, Aged 83
years, 8 months, & 3 days."
Swinley -
Major-General George Henry - Royal Artillery - died 31st May
1867.
Entered the Bengal Army , 1822. Served Sutlej 1845 (medal and 2
bars), Punjab 1848 (medal). Transferred to the Royal Artillery,
1861. Married Sarah Frith at Cawnpore, 4th March 1841. Son below.
Grave at Simla - "Sacred
to the memory of Major Genl G.H.
Swinley Royal Artillery who departed this life at Simla on the 31st
of May 1867 aged 61."
Swinley - Captain Silas Adair
- 11th Bengal Lancers - died 24th May 1879.
Born at Agra, 10th July 1843, son of Major-General George
Swinley, Bengal Artillery (above). Died at Safed Sung during the
Afghanistan Campaign 1878-9.
Tablet in Lahore Cathedral - "Silas Adair Swinley Ob. Safed Sung,
Afghanistan 24th May 1879. erected by his brother officers of the
XI (P.W.O.) Bengal Lancers."
Swinton - Cornet George Keith
- 4th Bengal Light Cavalry (Lancers) - died 17th March 1854.
Son of George Swinton (Bengal Civil Service). Born at Calcutta,
14th January 1833.
Grave at Sialkote - "Sacred to the memory of G.K. Swinton. Cornet
4th Lancers died 17th March 1854 aged 21 years. This tablet is
erected by his brother officers."
Swinton -
Major-General Samuel - 74th Foot - died 4th October 1825.
Ensign 50th Foot 10th May 1780. Lieut. 74th Foot 25 Dec. 1787.
Served in India, battle of Seringapatam, sieges of Seringapatam,
Bangalore and Mysore, campaigns of 1791, 92, capture of
Pondicherry. 1797 expedition to Manila. Captain 1798. Major 17
May 1800. Battle of Assaye (severely wounded), battle of Argaum.
Appointed Lt-Col. of the York Rangers 14 Nov. 1804. Lt-Col. 74th
Foot. To Corfu. Col. 4th June 1813. To England 1814. Half-Pay
1815. Major-General 12 August 1819.
Memorial at Holy Trinity, Much Wenlock, Shropshire - "Sacred to the
memory of Major General Samuel Swinton, second son of the
Honourable John Swinton of Swinton one of the Lords of Session
and Judiciary in Scotland, who died on the fourth of October in
the year 1825 aged 62."
Swinton - Captain Samuel
Charles Alston - Bengal Light Cavalry - died 22nd June 1858.
Son of Samuel Swinton (Bengal Civil Service). Born in Calcutta,
22nd September 1820. Served Maharajpoor 1843 (star), Punjab 1848
(medal).
Grave at Ambala cemetery - "Sacred to the memory of Captain S.C.A.
Swinton, last surviving son of the late Samuel Swinton Esqre of
Swinton, Berwickshire, who died at Amballa June 22nd 1858. aged
36 years."