Ponytail Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 Crimean War Veteran Gravestone of George Myers, Sheffield General Cemetery. 2011. a00560 Sacred to the memory of George Myers, Army Pensioner, Royal Artillery who departed this life 3rd day of March 1889 in his 66th year. Was present and engaged at the Battle of Sebastopol and Inkerman during the Crimean War 1854 and 55. Medals, Crimean, Turkish, Good Conduct. May he rest in peace. Erected by his surviving sons and daughters as mark of respect and esteem. a00561 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponytail Posted November 26, 2023 Author Share Posted November 26, 2023 Crimean War Veteran. Gravestone of Captain Thomas Christian Rycroft, Dore churchyard. 2012. a00569 Captain Rycroft served at the siege and capture of Sebastopol in the Crimean War and served in India at the time of the Mutiny. He also saw service at Cape [South Africa], Malta and Gibraltar. Can anyone provide more information? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponytail Posted November 26, 2023 Author Share Posted November 26, 2023 Crimean War Veteran. Gravestone of George Partington (died 1902), Crimean veteran, Sheffield General Cemetery. 2012. Edit: His name was Charles not George see later post by Edmund. a00596 Charles Partington was injured at the Battle of Balaclava and nursed by Florence Nightingale. He also saw action at Inkerman and Sebastopol. His funeral procession was an elaborate affair, with marching soldiers and with his coffin draped in the Union flag. His headstone included, until recently vandalised, his helmet, carved in stone, and a metal Inscription. It's fortunate that Mr. E. Guy, photographed the gravestone with the carved headstone. https://www.picturesheffield.com/frontend.php?keywords=Ref_No_increment;EQUALS;t00677&pos=9&action=zoom&id=31503 Can anyone provide more information? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponytail Posted November 26, 2023 Author Share Posted November 26, 2023 David Stanley (1830 - 1893), veteran of the Charge of the Light Brigade, Crimean War. s08745 About the Crimean War and the Charge of the Light Brigade and a personal account by David Stanley. https://www.totleyhistorygroup.org.uk/people-of-interest/david-stanley/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponytail Posted November 27, 2023 Author Share Posted November 27, 2023 Gravestone of Francis Dickinson in General Cemetery, 20th June 1980. Copyright. Sheffield Newspapers Ltd. https://www.picturesheffield.com/frontend.php?keywords=Ref_No_increment;EQUALS;s33652&pos=26&action=zoom&id=68145 Information from General Cemetery Wikipedia: Under notable burials: Francis Dickinson (1830-1898) One of the Soldiers who fought in the Charge of the Light Brigade during the Crimean War. Sheffield Telegraph Obituary Index. Francis Dickinson, survivor of the Charge of the Light Brigade died 15th June 1898. Could any body get a better image to read the details please or provide more information? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponytail Posted November 27, 2023 Author Share Posted November 27, 2023 Information from Mr. Quincey, Friends of Wardsend Cemetery about another Sheffield Veteran of the Charge of the Light Brigade, Crimean War: Michael O'Brien, veteran of the Charge of the Light Brigade, Pte. 1461 4th Light Dragoons medals gained Balaclava Medal with clasps Alma; Balaclava and Sebastopol was the 2nd Line of Left Wing in the Charge of the Light Brigade; taken prisoner and held for one year. Buried Wardsend Cemetery, September 1880. Residence Portland Street. See also Honour the Light Brigade. Does anyone have photograph of the gravestone or can provide more information? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmund Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Michael O'Brien died on Saturday 4th September 1880, aged 53, a labourer of 129 Portland street. In February 1879 he had been an in-patient at the Infirmary for eight weeks with a diseased blood vessel, but discharged himself because he was tired of it, not because he was cured. Two house-surgeons recommended an operation and that he should stay in or he would surely die. He had felt much better and able to work as a labourer in a foundry since he left the Infirmary, but on Tuesday 31st August he fell ill and went to see Mr Collier, surgeon. Collier thought that he had a liver complaint. By the next Friday and Saturday he was much worse and went to see Collier again. On the Saturday evening he went out to a public house to buy some whisky to put in his gruel. Five minutes later his wife Mary heard that he had fainted, and shortly afterwards that he was dead. Collier told the Coroner that Mr O'Brien had died of an aneurism and had no doubt it was due to natural causes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponytail Posted November 27, 2023 Author Share Posted November 27, 2023 22 minutes ago, Edmund said: Michael O'Brien died on Saturday 4th September 1880, aged 53, a labourer of 129 Portland street. In February 1879 he had been an in-patient at the Infirmary for eight weeks with a diseased blood vessel, but discharged himself because he was tired of it, not because he was cured. Two house-surgeons recommended an operation and that he should stay in or he would surely die. He had felt much better and able to work as a labourer in a foundry since he left the Infirmary, but on Tuesday 31st August he fell ill and went to see Mr Collier, surgeon. Collier thought that he had a liver complaint. By the next Friday and Saturday he was much worse and went to see Collier again. On the Saturday evening he went out to a public house to buy some whisky to put in his gruel. Five minutes later his wife Mary heard that he had fainted, and shortly afterwards that he was dead. Collier told the Coroner that Mr O'Brien had died of an aneurism and had no doubt it was due to natural causes. Thank you Edmund, shame it doesn't mention his Army service, but at least we have an age and date of death and his service number for anyone wishing to take the research further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponytail Posted November 27, 2023 Author Share Posted November 27, 2023 Crimea Medal, showing clasps for the Battles of Sebastopol; Inkerman; Balaclava & Alma. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crimea_Medal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponytail Posted November 27, 2023 Author Share Posted November 27, 2023 Andrew Fitzpatrick, Crimea Veteran, died 28th February 1915. Sheffield Telegraph Obituary Index. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponytail Posted November 27, 2023 Author Share Posted November 27, 2023 William Clarke, Crimea Veteran, died 10th December 1899. Sheffield Telegraph Obituary Index. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponytail Posted November 27, 2023 Author Share Posted November 27, 2023 Benjamin A Clark, Crimea Veteran, died 9th March 1915. Sheffield Telegraph Obituary Index. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponytail Posted November 27, 2023 Author Share Posted November 27, 2023 Robert Challice, Balaclava (Crimea) Hero, died 29th May 1893. Sheffield Telegraph Obituary Index. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponytail Posted November 27, 2023 Author Share Posted November 27, 2023 Tom Smith, Crimean Veteran, died 7th May 1910. Sheffield Telegraph Obituary Index. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponytail Posted November 28, 2023 Author Share Posted November 28, 2023 WH Mason, Crimean & Indian Mutiny Veteran, former Schoolmaster at Crookes, died 18th February 1912. Sheffield Telegraph Obituary Index. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponytail Posted November 28, 2023 Author Share Posted November 28, 2023 Dr. E M Wrench, Crimean & Indian Mutiny Veteran, Surgeon to 3 Dukes of Devonshire, died 12th March 1912. Sheffield Telegraph Obituary Index. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponytail Posted November 28, 2023 Author Share Posted November 28, 2023 Henry Warburton, Crimean & Indian Mutiny Veteran, died 24th May 1920. Sheffield Telegraph Obituary Index. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponytail Posted November 28, 2023 Author Share Posted November 28, 2023 From: Sources for the Study of Sheffield and the Crimean War. © Sheffield City Council, 2012-2015 Page 9 of 23 Some Sheffield Soldiers. George Myers - the Sheffield Telegraph published a letter he sent from the camp near Sebastopol to his wife, written on 24 Aug 1855 (published 13 Sep 1855) He was buried in the General Cemetery, Sheffield in March 1889 where his gravestone can be seen. Francis Dickinson - a native of Knaresborough in North Yorkshire, Francis formed part of the Charge of the Light Brigade of Balaclava. After service in India he retired to Sheffield, becoming the landlord of the Earl Grey Public House. He later joined the Sheffield Crimean and Indian Mutiny Veteran Association. His medals are part of the Museums Sheffield collection. He was buried with full military honours in Sheffield General Cemetery in June 1898 though his gravestone no longer survives. Charles Partington - injured at the Battle of Balaclava and nursed by Florence Nightingale, Charles also saw action at Inkerman and Sebastopol. He was buried at Sheffield General Cemetery in March 1902 following an elaborate procession, with his coffin draped in the Union flag. His headstone included, until recently vandalised, his helmet, carved in stone, and a metal inscription. William Coffey - from County Limerick in Ireland, a sergeant in the 34th Regiment who was awarded the Victoria Cross for gallantry at the battle of Sebastopol. After the war he became a Sergeant Instructor with the militia in Sheffield. He committed suicide in July 1875 and was buried in Spital cemetery, Chesterfield. Henry Gregory - of the 13th Light Dragoons who was a native of Nottingham. He served in the Crimea at Alma, Balaclava, Inkerman and Sevastopol. He died at Sheffield in April 1875 and was buried at Attercliffe Cemetery, though no gravestone appears to have survived. Richard Davis - 13th Light Dragoons, a native of India, he saw action at Alma, Balaclava, Inkerman and Sebastopol. As well as the Crimean Medal and Turkish Medal he was awarded the French War Medal. In later life he worked as a warden at the South Yorkshire Lunatic Asylum at Wadsley, Sheffield. He died in December 1902 and was buried at Burngreave Cemetery, though no headstone was erected. William Younge Jeeves - a surgeon in the Royal Artillery (formerly the 38th Foot) who was born at Sharrow Grange. He was appointed an Assistant Surgeon in the 38th Foot on 7 April 1854. He saw action at Alma, Inkerman and Sebastopol. He later went on to serve in India. He died in 1875 at Northallerton in North Yorkshire. Edwin Turner - his letter, dated 14 Sep 1855 written at Sebastopol was published in the Sheffield Daily Telegraph, 28 Sep 1855. Alfred Wareham - his letter, dated 6 Jul 1855 at ‘camp before Sebastopol’ was published in the Sheffield Daily Telegraph, 26 Jul 1855 (page 3). William Hanson - a file cutter of Sheffield, he enlisted at the age of 18 he fought at Alma, Inkerman and Balaclava. He was mentioned in the Sheffield Daily Telegraph 1st October 1855 (pages 2-3). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponytail Posted November 28, 2023 Author Share Posted November 28, 2023 Dear me, I shall have to do better, for some reason my skills have failed me from downloading the whole of "Sources for the Study of Sheffield and the Crimean War." study guide. I would be grateful if someone would oblige. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHB Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 On 27/11/2023 at 01:33, Ponytail said: Gravestone of Francis Dickinson in General Cemetery, 20th June 1980. Copyright. Sheffield Newspapers Ltd. https://www.picturesheffield.com/frontend.php?keywords=Ref_No_increment;EQUALS;s33652&pos=26&action=zoom&id=68145 Information from General Cemetery Wikipedia: Under notable burials: Francis Dickinson (1830-1898) One of the Soldiers who fought in the Charge of the Light Brigade during the Crimean War. Sheffield Telegraph Obituary Index. Francis Dickinson, survivor of the Charge of the Light Brigade died 15th June 1898. Could any body get a better image to read the details please or provide more information? https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38232053/francis-dickinson "In affectionate remembrance of Mary Ann the beloved wife of Francis Dickinson who died December 1st 1868 aged 72 years. Also of the above named Francis Dickenson who died Sept 28th 1882 aged 87 years. In loving memory of Troop Sargt Major Francis Dickinson, late of 17th Lancers son of the above who died June 15th 1898 aged 68 years one of the Six Hundred." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponytail Posted November 28, 2023 Author Share Posted November 28, 2023 Private Peter Melville, another Balaclava veteran, who has passed away at 43, Fox Road, Sheffield. y07431 24th June 1916. Image from Photographs from the Sheffield Daily Telegraph, 1914-1917 vol. 2 (Local Studies 940.43 SSTQ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponytail Posted November 28, 2023 Author Share Posted November 28, 2023 3837 William Coffey V.C. & D.C.M. Born 5th August 1829, Knocklong, County Limerick, Ireland. A Private in the 34th Regiment of Foot. Awarded the Victoria Cross for gallantry at the Battle of Sebastopol. Citation: "For having, on the 29th March 1855, thrown a lighted shell, that fell into the trench, over the parapet." "For having, on the 18th June 1855, after the regiment had retired into the trenches from an assault on the redan, gone out into open ground, under heavy fire, in broad daylight, and brought in wounded soldiers outside the trenches." https://victoriacrosstrust.org/grave/sergeant-william-coffey-vc/ The Victoria Cross (VC) is one of the highest awards a British soldier can receive. It requires an act of extreme bravery in the presence of the enemy, and has achieved almost mythical status, with recipients often revered as heroes. The National Army Museum holds 39 VCs, each accompanied by an inspiring tale of gallantry and daring. https://www.nam.ac.uk/explore/victoria-cross The Distinguished Conduct Medal was a decoration established in 1854 by Queen Victoria for gallantry in the field by other ranks of the British Army. It is the oldest British award for gallantry and was a second level military decoration, ranking below the Victoria Cross. Information from Archives and Local Studies Study Guide: "After the war he became a Sergeant Instructor with the Militia in Sheffield." Extract from Wikipedia "Coffey was posted to India fighting in the Indian Mutiny. He achieved the rank of sergeant. It was reported that he died by suicide (shot himself) in the Army drill shed Sheffield, 13 July 1875. However his death certificate shows he died of dysentery at Stonegravels, Chesterfield. He was buried in Spital Cemetery, Chesterfield. Originally he was buried in an unmarked, common plot but in 1970 a stone, provided by the Border Regiment, was put on his grave following a service." https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Coffey_(VC) https://derbyshirewarmemorials.com/chfield-d/d583/d583.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponytail Posted November 28, 2023 Author Share Posted November 28, 2023 My Heroines: Women and the Crimean War, by Major Frank Clark. https://historicalnovelsociety.org/my-heroines-women-and-the-crimean-war/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponytail Posted November 28, 2023 Author Share Posted November 28, 2023 Army (Crimea) -- The Conduct of the War and the Condition of the Army. Adjourned debate (Second night) HC Deb 29th January 1855 vol 136 cc 1121 - 223. https://api.parliament.uk/historic-hansard/commons/1855/jan/29/army-crimea-the-conduct-of-the-war-and Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponytail Posted November 29, 2023 Author Share Posted November 29, 2023 A Narrative of Personal Experiences and Impressions during my Soujourn in the East throughout the Crimean War. By Lady Alicia Blackwood, London: Hatchard, Piccadilly, 1881. https://digital.library.upenn.edu/women/blackwood/narrative/narrative.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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