John Henry Patterson
Military officer and hunter
Lieutenant-Colonel John Henry Patterson DSO was an Irish military officer, hunter, and author best known for his book The Man-eaters of Tsavo, which details Patterson's experiences during the construction of a railway bridge over the Tsavo River... Wikipedia
Born: November 10, 1867, Forgney, Ireland
Died: June 18, 1947 (age 79 years), Bel Air, Los Angeles, CA
Movies: The Ghost and the Darkness
Place of burial: Angelus Rosedale Cemetery, Los Angeles, CA
Children: Bryan Patterson
Award: Distinguished Service Order