Old MemoriesW. Blackwood and sons, 1897 - 236 páginas Account of cavalry officer with Hodson's Horse before, Delhi, Agra, Lucknow during Sepoy Rebellion 1857; inc. winning of Victoria Cross. |
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... which was the custom in those days . On my arrival I learnt it had just been decided to move the troops , who were all assembled ready , through the native lines to disperse the mutineers . Alas ! too late ! 42 OLD MEMORIES .
... which was the custom in those days . On my arrival I learnt it had just been decided to move the troops , who were all assembled ready , through the native lines to disperse the mutineers . Alas ! too late ! 42 OLD MEMORIES .
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Sir Hugh Henry Gough. to disperse the mutineers . Alas ! too late ! Time had been wasted ; the op- portunity was lost ; and as we advanced it became more and more evident the mutineers had made good their escape , and it was equally ...
Sir Hugh Henry Gough. to disperse the mutineers . Alas ! too late ! Time had been wasted ; the op- portunity was lost ; and as we advanced it became more and more evident the mutineers had made good their escape , and it was equally ...
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... late evening's out- break in the shape of mutilated remains of their fellow - countrymen and women . It was here my sad experience to discover and identify the remains of my brother- officer young Macnabb , from whom I parted that ...
... late evening's out- break in the shape of mutilated remains of their fellow - countrymen and women . It was here my sad experience to discover and identify the remains of my brother- officer young Macnabb , from whom I parted that ...
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... late that night , having done over sixty miles , and I was glad to be regaled with a good dinner , the best curry and rice I ever tasted , and a bottle of beer . Although Hodson was able to work everlastingly on very little when neces ...
... late that night , having done over sixty miles , and I was glad to be regaled with a good dinner , the best curry and rice I ever tasted , and a bottle of beer . Although Hodson was able to work everlastingly on very little when neces ...
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... late 60th Native Infantry . Colonel Ouvry , commanding the 9th Lancers , was in command of this brigade , with Captain H. A. Sarel as brigade major . Our senior officer of the four detachments of Irregular Native Cavalry was John Watson ...
... late 60th Native Infantry . Colonel Ouvry , commanding the 9th Lancers , was in command of this brigade , with Captain H. A. Sarel as brigade major . Our senior officer of the four detachments of Irregular Native Cavalry was John Watson ...
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