While there is no single "Naning War Cemetery," the casualties and key figures of the Naning War (1831–1832) are buried across three primary historical sites in Melaka. [1, 2, 3, 4]
The tall column marks the grave of two army officers who were killed during the Naning War from 1831-1832. Their names were Lt James White aged 25 and Lt E V Harding aged 24.
Here is the full list of those gravestones which are still identifiable:
- Henry Kraal (age 68) died 17 Oct 1826
- Rachel Milne (age 35) died 20 Mar 1819
- Sophia Stevenson (age 29) died 26 Nov 1838
- Anna Raynierse Van Schoon-Hoven (age 27) died 28 Nov 1670
- Louis Ferdinandus Van Gale (age 46) died 1 Dec 1674
- Nancy Henry (age 45) died 14 Dec 1836
- Jacob Francis Wiggins (age 29) died 18 Dec1833
- Capt. David Kidd (age 30) died 14 Sep 1820
- Capt. John Kidd (age 34) died 16 Jun 1818
- Lt. J.W. Colquhuon (age 21) died 4 Jul 1826
- Janette Miller (age 21) died 18 Jul 1831
- Francis Ann Begbie (age 5) died 23 Aug 1832
- Edward Hugh Massy Benwell (age 1) died 9 Sep 1833
- R.B. Lloyd (age 57) died 6 Sep 1829
- Lt. James White (age 25) killed in Naning War 20 Aug 1831
- Lt. E.V. Harding (age 24) killed in Naning War 29 Mar 1832
- Capt. William Hawkey (age 33) died 19 Sep 1816
- Capt. William H. Reynolds (age 20) died 2 Nov 1834
- David Mudie (age 17) died 12 Aug 1831
1. The Dutch Graveyard (Central Melaka)
Located at the foot of St. Paul’s Hill, this cemetery contains a prominent memorial to British officers killed during the conflict. [5, 6]
The Obelisk: A tall stone column marks the grave of Lieutenant James White (25) and Lieutenant E.V. Harding (24), both killed in action during the war.
Significance: Despite the name "Dutch Graveyard," it primarily houses British military personnel and their families from the early 19th century. [6, 7, 8]
2. The English Cemetery (Alor Gajah)
Tucked away in the grounds of a primary school (SK Alor Gajah 1), this is a unique and small burial site dedicated to a young British soldier and his loyal companions. [1, 9]
George Holford Walker: An 18-year-old Ensign who was killed while leading a division to storm a stockade in 1832.
The Horse and Dog: Legend says Walker's horse and dog stood by his body until they died of grief and thirst. They are buried alongside him in a fenced enclosure. [1, 7, 10, 11]
3. Tomb of Dol Said (Taboh Naning)
The leader of the Naning resistance, Datuk Dol Said, is buried in a cemetery behind the Dato' Dol Said Mosque in Taboh Naning. [3, 12]
Legacy: Dol Said is celebrated as a hero for resisting British taxation. After his defeat, he was given a pension and lived in Melaka until his death in 1849. [13, 14, 15]
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