Persoonlijke gegevens
| Naam | Irvine |
|---|---|
| Initialen | A.C. |
| Voornaam | Andrew Comyn ("Sandy") |
| Geboortedatum en -plaats | Birkenhead, Cheshire; 08.04.1902 |
| Beroep | Student |
| Familie | Son of William F. Irvine and Lilian Davies-Colley |
Extra informatie
- Information
- Educated at Merton College, Oxford (engineering). Member of the winning crew in the 1922 Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race.
- Information 2
- Took part in the 1924 British Mount Everest expedition. Disappeared with his climbing partner George Mallory. His partial remains were discovered in 2024.
Militaire gegevens
| Sterfdatum | |
|---|---|
| Leeftijd | 22 |
Andere informatie
- Information
- 'The Everest Lamp' - The Federated Malay States branch. Endowed on 03.11.1924. First lit on 13.12.1924 at the Memorial Hall, Farringdon Street, London, by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales. "In memory of Andrew Irvine, who gave his life in the attempt on Mount Everest. 8.6.1924." (Donated by his family, particularly his brother). Brass plaques kept at Talbot House.
- Information 2
- Commemorated by memorials at Merton College, Oxford and in Chester Cathedral
Media
Bronnen
- Source
- Liber Vitae 1928