Mary Evans Victoria Cross, The New Order of Valour 10219801

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Picture No	10219801
Date	1857
Description	Victoria Cross, The New Order of Valour
Details	Special colour supplement from the ILN, June 1857 to commemorate the introduction of the Victoria Cross, a new order of valour first bestowed by Queen Victoria upon Crimean War veterans. The page shows a variety of acts of heroism. Clockwise from top left: John Berryman (Troop Serg. Major)refusing to leave Captain Webb at Balaklava. W. Norman, (Private) bringing in single-handed two Russian soldiers. Thomas Beach (Private) at Inkerman, rescuing Colonel Carpenter. F. C. Elton (Major) working in the trenches under heavy fire. C. H. Lumley (Brevet Major) in the Redan, engaged with three Russian gunners. John Grieve (Serg. Major) saving the life of an officer at Balaklava.
Source	The Illustrated London News. 20th June 1857, page 609
Credit	© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
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