Crimean war John Bythsea & William Johnstone
During the Crimean War, Commander John Bythsea (or Bythesea) and Stoker William Johnstone seize the Russian mail and despatches from five Russian soldiers in order to intercept important messages, an action for which both were awarded the Victoria Cross
Picture No
10239935
Media ID
46007898
Size
4117px x 3704px
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Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
Engraving in a supplement to the Illustrated London News, 20th June 1857
Date
August 1854
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