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Extract from Intelligence Summary of the v-oXkl^^
Political Agent, Bahrain, for the period i
16th to 28th February, 1942, No. 4 of 1942.
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23. His Late Highness Shaikh Sir Hamad bin 'Isa al
Khalifah. K.C.I.E., C.S.I.
( i) The anniversary of the accession of Shaikh
Hamad was celebrated on the 16th February. A ceremonial
parade of the State forces was held in front of the
palace. Shaikh Hamad attended the parade but, as he
was having trouble with a rheumatic leg, remained
seated throughout. I also attended the parade and
noticed that Shaikh Hamad looked tired and drawn.
After the parade the Shaikh went to stay at his
country house at Rumaitha.
(ii) At about 8.30 p.m. on the 17th February
Shaikh Hamad has a stroke while saying his prayers.
He fell on his side, unconscious, and never sub
sequently recovered consciousness. Dr. Snow (State
Medical Officer), Dr. Holmes (Residency Surgeon) and
Dr. Harrison (American Mission) attended Shaikh Hamad
and one of them was always with him until he died at
about 12.15 p.m. on Friday, February 20th. At the
time of his death only Dr. Holmes and one or two
servants were present. Members of the family had
left the house to take their midday meal.
Shaikh Hamad was buried in the cemetery at
Rafa 1 on the afternoon of the 20th February. No
public notice of the funeral was given and several
close relatives were unable to be present.
Shaikh Hamad f s death at the age of about 70
occasioned general and sincere grief. Not only had
he proved a true friend of the British Government but
he had always given a friendly and sympathetic hearing
to all who came to him with their troubles. Messages
of condolence were received from all quarters of the
globe.