Captain John Brown served with the 17th Lancers

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" Captain John Brown served with the 17th Lancers throughout the Eastern campaign of 18; 4-55. including tlio affairs of Bulganak and M'Kenzio's Farm, battles of Alma, Balaklava (severely wounded and horse killed), and Tchernaya, siege and fall of Sebastopol (Medal with three Clasps, and Turkish Medal). Served in the campaign in Central India in 1858-59 and was present at the action of Burode (Medal). Was employed in Natal during the Zulu war in 1879 (Medal). Served with the Nile Expedition in 1884-85 (Medal with Clasp, and Khedive's Star)."

Subject: Capt J.Brown Fri Sep 21, 2018 4:09 am

Paymaster J. Brown 17th Lcrs ( Capt ) Brown proceeded with the Regt to SA , was employed in Pietermaritzburg during the Campaign . Medal without Clasp .
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