Born Putney. Captain in the Dragoons. One of Scott's four companions who died with him, returning from the South Pole. Frost-bitten and weak he saw that he was slowing down the whole team and so, on his way out the tent, uttered his last words: "I am just going outside and may be some time" never to return. This was on his birthday, or possibly the day before, depending on source.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Lawrence E. G. Oates
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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
Robert O. Sargent
Role on the lost expedition: Officer on SS Erebus. See John Franklin.
1 memorial
Thomas Plater
Role on the lost expedition: Petty officer on SS Erebus. See John Franklin.
1 memorial
Edgar Evans
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 ...
2 memorials
Charles Best
Role on the lost expedition: Able seaman on SS Erebus. See John Franklin.
1 memorial
Samuel Brown
Role on the lost expedition: Petty officer on SS Erebus. See John Franklin.
1 memorial