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Thomas Richard Williams (1825-71)
Soldiers of the Royal Marine Artillery and Rifle Brigade who served in the Crimean War Jun 1855
Salted paper print | 14.5 x 11.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2500145
Thomas Richard Williams (1825-71)
Soldiers of the Royal Marine Artillery and Rifle Brigade who served in the Crimean War Jun 1855
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Photograph of five soldiers from the Royal Marine Artillery and the Rifle Brigade who served in the Crimean War. From left to right: George Britton, Corporal John Hubbard, Corporal William Chast, Bombadier William Hewlett and Gunner Samuel Smith. They are standing on a raised gravel path with buildings behind and all are wearing military uniform with the Crimean Medal.
These soldiers were awarded the Crimean Medal by Queen Victoria on 18th May 1855 and were later photographed by T R Williams in Portsmouth.Provenance
Acquired by Queen Victoria
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Salted paper print
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14.5 x 11.8 cm (image)
29.5 x 23.1 cm (page dimensions)
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Group of 5 men of the Royal Marine Artillery (RMA) and Rifle Brigade (RB) who received the Crimean Medal from Queen Victoria, 18 May 1855 [in Crimean Portraits, 1854 - 1856]
