44th Essex men receive Crimean War Medals
On 18 May 1855 the Queen personally presented Crimea War medals to selcected Officers of the armed forces at Horse Guards, London.
After the presentation the Queen received a few non commissioned officers and men at Buckingham Palace where they were entertained in the gardens and then provided with a dinner in the riding school.
Dinner consisted of Roast Beef, Plum Pudding and stout in abundance!
Officers from the 44th to receive Crimean medals
Captain Micklethwaite
Captain Streatfield
Lieutenant Bradford
Brevet-Major Browne
Other Ranks to receive the Crimean Medal
Lance Corporal George Rogers ( Wounded)
Private William Carney ( Wounded)
Private Daniel Maloney ( Wounded)
Private Henry George ( Wounded)