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The Court-Martial of Lieut. Perry of H. Majestys 46th Regiment
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The Court-Martial of Lieut. Perry of H. Majestys 46th Regiment
2975480 The Court-Martial of Lieut. Perry of H. MajestyAs 46th Regiment, in the Mess Room at Windsor Barracks, August 1854 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Published by Read and Co, London, 9 Sep 1854.
The hierarchical and socially exclusive nature of the early Victorian officer corps was thrown into sharp relief by the court martial of Lieutenant James Edward Perry of the 46th (The South Devonshire) Regiment. The son of a tradesman, Perry had been subject to severe bullying until, losing all restraint, he attacked Lieutenant Thomas Greer with a silver candlestick. Both officers were eventually required to sell their commissions and leave the Army but the proceedings of the court martial exposed the unsavoury atmosphere in at least one officersA mess and generated much adverse publicity.); eNational Army Museum; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23429414
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The Court-Martial of Lieut. Perry of H. Majesty's 46th Regiment
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. This print captures a defining moment in the history of the early Victorian officer corps. The scene unfolds within the Mess Room at Windsor Barracks, August 1854, as depicted by an anonymous English School artist from the 19th century. Lieutenant James Edward Perry, hailing from humble origins as the son of a tradesman, found himself embroiled in a court martial that would expose the dark underbelly of social exclusivity within this esteemed military institution. Severe bullying had pushed Perry to his breaking point, leading him to unleash his fury upon Lieutenant Thomas Greer with nothing less than a silver candlestick. The consequences were grave for both officers involved; they were compelled to sell their commissions and bid farewell to their military careers. However, it was not just these individuals who suffered but also the reputation of one particular officers' mess that came under scrutiny during this high-profile trial. Published by Read and Co. , London on September 9th, 1854, this color lithograph serves as a reminder of how power dynamics and hierarchies can poison even the most revered institutions. As we gaze upon this image today at National Army Museum in London, let us reflect on its historical significance and remember those whose lives were forever altered by this court martial's proceedings.
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