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1038, Private James DIES — 8th Hussars

Birth & early life

Born in Manchester, c.1828.

Enlistment

Enlisted at Liverpool on the 9th of November 1847.

Age: 19.

Height: 5' 7".

Trade: Umbrella-maker.

Service

Embarked for the Crimea aboard the H. T. "Mary Anne" on the 19th of April 1854.

Death & burial

Killed in action at Balaclava.

Medals

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


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