Born Wales. Met Scott when both were serving in the Royal Navy.
One of Scott's four companions who died with him, returning from the South Pole. Injured on the way to the pole he was the first to die.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Edgar Evans
Commemorated ati
Captain Scott statue
Sculpted by Kathleen Scott, his widow. There is a replica, in Christchurch, N...
Henry Robertson Bowers - SW16
{Beneath a photograph of Bowers:} Henry Robertson "Birdie" Bowers, 1883 - 191...
Other Subjects
Thomas Hartnell
Role on the lost expedition: Able seaman on SS Erebus. See John Franklin.
Alexander Wilson
Role on the lost expedition: Petty officer on SS Terror. See John Franklin.
Sir Hugh Willoughby
Sea captain. Â Looking for a trade route, the North-East Passage, a 3 ship expedition set sail, from Harwich, with Willoughby in charge and captain of the 'Bona Esperanza'. The Esperanza and the 'Bo...
Robert Hunt
Vicar. Born circa 1568. He was chaplain to the Jamestown Settlement.
James Walker
Role on the lost expedition: Able seaman on SS Terror. See John Franklin.