by WeChat official account "ObervingfromIoM" 2024-07-16 
Thank you for your continued interest and support for our articles. We recently received an email from Lynsey Clague of the Manx National Heritage, who, along with Matthew Richardson, the curator of social history at the museum, reviewed our article and provided valuable feedback.
In our article, we mentioned a soldier named Edward Callister who captured a dragon flag during the Second Opium War. Using limited resources and AI assistance, we researched and speculated on his military career. However, according to Matthew's research and evidence, this Edward Callister was misidentified as another soldier with the same name.
Matthew provided the China Medal Roll from HMS Encounter, which details the true Edward Callister's information. Here is an analysis and sharing of the register:
- The register shows that Edward Callister served on HMS Encounter and recorded his commendation on September 27, 1862.
- His rank was Gunner, a position responsible for operating ship cannons.
- The records also indicate that Edward Callister's name was listed among the crew members who were awarded the China Medal.
These pieces of evidence confirm that our previous identification was a case of mistaken identity due to the common name. We are grateful for Matthew and Lynsey's diligent verification and expertise, which helped us correct this mistake. This also demonstrates that in certain cases, human experts indeed outperform AI, showcasing their unique value and importance.
Due to WeChat's policy limitations, we are unable to make corrections within the original article. Therefore, to ensure the accuracy of information, we issue this correction notice.
Thank you again for your understanding and support.
