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1091, Private John FITZGIBBON — 8th Hussars

Birth & early life

Born at Limerick, Ireland.

Enlistment

Enlisted at Newbridge on the 23rd of June 1849.

Age: 19.

Height: 5' 8".

Trade: Harness-maker.

Service

Killed in action at Balaclava.

Medals

Entitled to the Crimean medal with clasps for Alma, Balaclava and Sebastopol.

Further medal information archived.

Commemorations

Life after service

Death & burial

Killed in action at Balaclava.


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