Picture No | 10219802 |
Date | 1857 |
Description | Acts of Heroism by the British Army during the Crimean War, |
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A number of scenes of bravery performed by the British Army during the Crimean War, 1854-6 in a special ILN colour supplement. Clockwise from top left: Gerald Graham (Lieut) gallantly bringing in wounded men. MacGregor (Private) having crossed the open in broad daylight, dislodged two Russians from the rifle pits. John Ross (Corporal) intrepidly ascertaining the evacuation of the Redan. McWheeny (sergeant) digging with his bayonet a cover for his wounded comrade Corporal Courtney. G.L. Goodlake (Brevet Major) surprising the enemy's picket at Windmill ravine.
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Source | The Illustrated London News. 20th June 1857. p. |
Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
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