Military or Naval
[EARLE
(Major-General William, 1833-1885, Army Officer who fought in the Crimean War)
Unsigned carte-de-visite photograph published posthumously
showing him head and shoulders wearing his uniform and a cap, 4 x 2½, no place, no date but circa
Item Date: 1885
Background
He had a successful military career, recognised by honours including a Companion of the Order of the Bath. He fought in the Crimean War and was later part of the Nile Expedition attempting to relieve General Gordon at Khartoum. He was killed following the Battle of Kirbekan.
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