21 Aug 1943, Chronology of Events Related to Stanley Civilian Internment Camp

Sir Vandeleur Grayburn dies in Stanley Prison at about 7.30 p.m. The cause of death is debated, but malnutrition, sepsis and medical neglect all played a part.

'Indian Orderly Number 3' ((probably Khader Bux, although other names are sometimes given)) has made four separate attempts during the morning to get medical help for Sir Vandeleur. After his final failure, he cries uncontrollably.

Bux brings Harry Talbot in secretly to see the dying man in the afternoon, but there are no medicines available and it's too late for anything else.

Lady Mary Grayburn (Bungalow D) was not sent for to see her husband for the last time.

Sources:

George Wright-Nooth, Prisoner of the Turnip Heads, 1994, 175

Orderly: Morrison's evidence to war crimes trial, China Mail, April 4, 1947, 2

See also yesterday's entry.

Note:

Wright-Nooth misdates Grayburn's last illness and death to August 6/7.

See:

http://brianwedgar.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/wystan-auden-christopher-isherwood-and_4.html