James Everard Home
Captain Sir James Everard Home, 2nd Baronet, RN CB FRS (25 October 1798 – 1 November 1853), born at Well Manor, Hampshire, England, was an eminent nineteenth century Royal Navy officer.
Sir James Everard Home | |
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Memorial to Sir James Everard Home in St James' Church, Sydney | |
| Born | 25 October 1798 Well Manor, Hampshire |
| Died | 2 November 1853 (aged 55) Sydney, New South Wales |
| Buried | Camperdown Cemetery, Sydney |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Rank | Captain |
| Commands held | HMS Racehorse, 1834–37
HMS North Star, 1841–46 HMS Calliope, 1850–53 |
| Campaigns | First Opium War
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| Awards | Companion of the Most Honourable Military Order of the Bath China War Medal (1842) |
| Memorials | Memorial plaque, St James' Church, Sydney |
| Relations | Everard Home (father) Anne Home (aunt) Robert Home (uncle) |
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