Baldwin, George Walter b. 1830 d. November 21, 1864 British naval officer, a victim of the infamous "Kamakura Incident. Baldwin came to Japan and was stationed in Yokohama. For foreigners living in Yokohama, Kamakura was a favorite day-trip site. On November 21, 1864, he visited the Great Buddha together with his colleague Robert Nicholas Bird on horseback. On their way from the Great Buddha to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, they were attacked and killed by two local samurai with swords probably because the officers did not understand appropriate...[Read More] (Bio by: Warrick L. Barrett) International Cemetery, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
Bird, Robert Nicholas b. 1841 d. November 21, 1864 British naval officer, a victim of the infamous "Kamakura Incident. Bird came to Japan and was stationed in Yokohama. For foreigners living in Yokohama, Kamakura was a favorite day-trip site. On November 21, 1864, he visited the Great Buddha together with his senior officer and friend George Walter Baldwin on horseback. On their way from the Great Buddha to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, they were attacked and killed by two local samurai with swords, probably because the officers did not...[Read More] (Bio by: Warrick L. Barrett) International Cemetery, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
Richardson, Charles L. d. September 4, 1862 British merchant. Namesake of "The Richardson Affair," known to the Japanese as the "Namamugi Jiken," the "Namamugi Incident." Following Commodore Matthew Perry's forced treaty with the Japanese government, the Dutch, Russians and British quickly established similar agreements. The Japanese governing elite saw the incursion of western traders as inevitable but not entirely welcome. There was at best an uneasy acceptance of the need to do business. During this time, the Emperor required the...[Read More] (Bio by: Warrick L. Barrett) International Cemetery, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
Simpson, Rayene Stewart b. February 26, 1926 d. October 18, 1978 Vietnam Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Warrant Officer II, in the Australian 5th Special Forces Group. On May 6, 1969, Warrant Officer Simpson was commander of the 232nd Mobile Strike Force Company on a search and clear operation in the Kontum Province, Vietnam. When one of his platoons became heavily engaged with the enemy, he led the remainder of his company to its assistance. He personally led the assault on the enemy positions and when another officer was seriously wounded...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Yokohama War Cemetery, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan Plot: Cremation Location
Wirgman, Charles b. August 31, 1832 d. February 8, 1891 Journalist. A native of England, he was assigned to Japan in 1861 as a correspondent for the "Illustrated London News." He enjoyed the country so much that he decided to make it his home. He drew many sketches of life in Japan and worked closely with photographer Felice Beato. This duo collaborated on two publications, "Native Types" and "Views of Japan." Wirgman also founded a satirical news journal, the "Japan Punch." He taught his artistic techniques to students that included the renowned...[Read More] (Bio by: Warrick L. Barrett) International Cemetery, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
b. August 7, 1853 d. November 30, 1915