One of Scott's four companions who died with him, returning from the South Pole. Lieutenant in the Navy. Nicknamed Birdie due to his beak-like nose.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Henry Robertson Bowers
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Captain Scott statue
Sculpted by Kathleen Scott, his widow. There is a replica, in Christchurch, N...
Henry Robertson Bowers - Sidcup
Lt, Henry R. Bowers lived here, 1891 - 1897, perished with Captain Scott in t...
Henry Robertson Bowers - SW16
{Beneath a photograph of Bowers:} Henry Robertson "Birdie" Bowers, 1883 - 191...
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PP - 3B - Peart & Dean
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