Private Journal of Henry Francis Brooke: Late Brigadier-General Commanding 2nd Infantry Brigade, Kandahar Field Force, Southern Afghanistan, from April 22nd to August 16th, 1880Brooke, Henry Francis
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Private Journal of Henry Francis Brooke: Late Brigadier-General Commanding 2nd Infantry Brigade, Kandahar Field Force, Southern Afghanistan, from April 22nd to August 16th, 1880
Brooke, Henry Francis
Afghan Wars; Brooke, Henry Francis, 1836-1880
under the tow of the steam-launch _Lorelie_. Immediately following the
boat containing the corpse was one with Brigadier-General Aitchison,
who acted as chief mourner, on board; and twelve other craft, carrying
the remainder of the mourners. As the procession moved away, the yard
arms of the _Dalhousie_ were placed in their proper positions, and
minute guns were fired from the Apollo Bunder Saluting Battery, until
the deck of the _Serapis_ was reached. On arrival at the _Serapis_
the mourners disembarked from their boats, and the coffin having been
placed in slings, was conveyed to the deck, where it was received
with due honours, the mourners and crew of the vessel all uncovering
their heads in token of respect. The body having been placed in the
mortuary of the troopship, the mournful ceremony terminated, and the
mourners left for the shore in their respective boats. We believe that
the deceased's remains, on arrival at Portsmouth, will be forwarded to
Ashbrooke, Brookeboro', Fermanagh, Ireland, his native place, for final
interment. We should not omit to mention that in addition to the naval
and military mourners who took part in the procession, the ceremony was
watched with interest by a number of private spectators seated in boats.
[Illustration
Boats of the Marine for the Accommodation of Officers
"Serapia" Gig with Officers of "Serapia"
"Serapia" Galley with Brigadier General
"Serapia" Cutter with four Pall bearers
Steam Launch]
* * * * *
11th November, 1880.
The Galley of "Serapis" will be at Apollo Pier for the
Brigadier-General, at 4·30 p.m., Friday.
Steam Pinnace will be there at same time to take Pall Bearers to
"Dalhousie" at once.
"Serapis'" 2nd Gig will follow Galley in procession with Officers of
the "Serapis."
Six Cutters belonging to ships of the Indian Marine will be at Apollo
Pier at 4·30 p.m. to embark Officers for procession.
Minute Guns should commence firing when body leaves "Dalhousie." A flag
will be shown at Fore Mast-head of "Dalhousie" at that time.
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THE LATE BRIGADIER-GENERAL BROOKE.
A noble Fermanagh man and a gallant soldier was committed to his
last resting place on Tuesday at Colebrooke, one at whose loss the
nation grieved, and one for whom the army he commanded has mourned.
Brigadier-General BROOKE died not only a soldier's death, but the
noblest death--for he fell not only at the call of duty but in an act
of christian benevolence, in saving the life of a brother officer.
There is not a Fermanagh man at home or abroad, by the country fireside
or in a foreign land, but will join with our gracious sovereign in
sympathy with the widow and the fatherless in their sad bereavement.
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FUNERAL OF THE LATE GENERAL H. F. BROOKE.
(FROM A CORRESPONDENT).
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