Military & Warriors · 21st Century
Captain Oates’s Last Words
“Honor the fallen.”— Captain Oates, Unknown
Who Was Captain Oates?
Limited biographical information is available about Captain Oates.
The Final Moments
The circumstances surrounding Captain Oates's final moments are not fully documented in available historical records.
Are These Words Verified?
Captain Lawrence Oates died March 1912 during Scott's Antarctic expedition. Scott's diary records Oates's famous words as 'I am just going outside and may be some time,' not 'Honor the fallen.'
Sources
- firsthand Robert Falcon Scott diary (1912)
- archive Scott's Last Expedition published accounts
Legacy
Captain Oates's story continues to be discussed by historians and enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Captain Oates’s last words?
“Honor the fallen.”
How did Captain Oates die?
Captain Oates died on Unknown. Cause of death: Battle Or Natural Causes.
Were Captain Oates’s last words documented?
Captain Lawrence Oates died March 1912 during Scott's Antarctic expedition. Scott's diary records Oates's famous words as 'I am just going outside and may be some time,' not 'Honor the fallen.'
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