FDA-A.293-2013
Parts
Object number
FDA-A.293-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Memorial Plaque to Lawrence Oates
Description
Bronze plaque with bas-relief portrait and lettering.
Comments
This bronze memorial plaque was unveiled in School Library on 23 May 1914 by Prince Alexander of Teck, later Major General Alexander Cambridge, 1st Earl of Athlone (1874-1957).
Description
Dimensions
height (actual size): 980mm
width (actual size): 490mm
width (actual size): 490mm
Inscription
Lettering on lower part of plaque: 'LAWRENCE EDWARD GRACE OATES / CAPTAIN INNISKILLING DRAGOONS / A VERY GALLANT GENTLEMAN / WILLINGLY WENT TO HIS DEATH / IN THE ANTARCTIC MARCH 17 1912 / TRYING TO SAVE HIS COMRADES'
Material
bronze
Physical description
Profile portrait
Production
Person
Date
1912-13
History and association
References
• Eton College Chronicle (No.1484, 28 May 1914)
