Pte. W. Hickin 1st Btn 24th Regiment

Subject: Pte. W. Hickin 1st Btn 24th Regiment Mon May 17, 2010 10:59 pm

Pte. W. Hickin 1st Btn 24th Regiment, killed in action at Isandlwana - Memorial Inscription (Hanley)

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'HANLEY.'

'MEMORIAL WINDOW.- A few days ago a handsome stained window was placed near the south door in the Old Church, in memory of William Henry Hickin, a private in the 24th Regiment, who was killed in the now famous battle of Isandula. The deceased was twenty-five years of age at the time of his death, and when in this district was in the habit of regularly attending the services at St. John's Church; his father Mr. H. Hickin having been a churchwarden for several years past. The expense incurred has been defrayed by subscriptions raised amongst the congregation. The subject dealt with is a very artistic treatment of the legend of St. George and the Dragon. The inscription is as follows:- “To the glory of God, and in memory of William Henry Hickin, of the 24th Regiment, who fell in the Zulu war, at the battle of Isandula, in South Africa."'

Staffordshire Sentinel 11 December 1880

Photo's by Tim Needham.

Posts : 1 Join date : 2011-08-24

Please could you tell me which church the stain glass window is in and also which cemetery the grave stone is in please.

Posts : 3170 Join date : 2009-03-03 Location : Devon

Hi Pickle

Welcome to the forum.

With Regards to William Henry Hickin window - dedicated to his memory at St John's Church, Hanley

Posts : 3170 Join date : 2009-03-03 Location : Devon

Hi Pickle

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