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1329, Sergeant Edward CAMPBELL — 4th Light Dragoons

Birth & early life

Born in King's County, Ireland.

Enlistment

Enlisted at Dublin on the 29th of June 1847.

Age: 18.

Height: 5' 8".

Trade, Tailor.

Service

"In military confinement" from the 10th of March 1848. He was tried by a Regimental Court-martial (for an un-specified offence) and sentenced to 20 days' imprisonment. This sentence was remitted, however, and he was released on the same day.

Private to Corporal: 12th of July 1851.

Corporal to Sergeant: 29th of May 1852.

Death & burial

Killed in action at Balaclava.

Next of kin: Wife, Mary Campbell, who was with the regiment in the Crimea.

Medals & commemorations

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

Further medal information archived.


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