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Re: Sussex Men involved in the Charge of the Light Brigade
« Reply #9 on: Sunday 13 November 05 07:44 GMT (UK) »
Hi

Lord Cardigan of Light Brigade infamy, spent some time at the Preston Cavalry Barracks in Brighton.  The Barrack hospital (these days the only remaining building from 1793) was frequently used by him to court martial those who opposed him in any way.   
Read about Captain Roberts.

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Re: Sussex Men involved in the Charge of the Light Brigade
« Reply #10 on: Monday 19 April 10 05:57 BST (UK) »
☼ Linser, Pte George (or Thomas), (1589), 4th LD (p 54)[Dutton 52]
Bn in Brixton [of Brides][54-4-20], Devon. Enl 02-01-54 in London at age 20 [54-1-7]. Prior Occ: Groom [54-4-20]. Rode in Charge;  wounded & taken prisoner [54-4-5, 20][CR 38]. Father, John Linser, Surrey Co., Wimbledon Parish [54-4-20]. Medal [202] w/ A [202], B [228], & S [224] Clasps. FN listed as “Thomas” [CR 38].
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