Reginald Dyer - Death

Death

Dyer suffered a series of strokes during the last years of his life and he became increasingly isolated due to the paralysis and speechlessness inflicted by his strokes. He died of cerebral hemorrhage and arteriosclerosis in 1927. On his death bed, Dyer reportedly said:

“So many people who knew the condition of Amritsar say I did right...but so many others say I did wrong. I only want to die and know from my Maker whether I did right or wrong.”

The Butcher of Amritsar: General Reginald Dyer by Nigel Collett

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