| T.R. Williams Soldiers of the Royal Marine Artillery and Rifle Brigade who served in the Crimean War 1855, June Salted paper print 14.5 x 11.8 cm (image) The Royal Collection RCIN 2500145 LL/91129 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.
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