Demise Hans Hermann Eschke

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the inscription on eschke s gravestone


eschke held in high esteem in singapore throughout stay in straits, not representing german interests, adopted singaporean locals, having lived there long. these sentiments echoed , emphasised in local press following unexpected death after sudden , nasty bout of dysentery in july 1904. 47.


both straits times , now-defunct singapore free press , mercantile advertiser carried detailed obituaries. singapore free press wrote:



amongst own people had earned devotion german interests striking popularity, , members of general community not brought familiar relations him nationality , mother tongue, had learned recognise sterling qualities, , estimate correctly upright principles.



eschke s grave located @ bukit timah cemetery, cleared in 1971 , turned park. twelve grave monuments, including of eschke, relocated fort canning green.








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