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The late Captain Butler, the Defender of Silistria, 1854. Creator: Unknown
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The late Captain Butler, the Defender of Silistria, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The late Captain Butler, the Defender of Silistria, 1854. British officer who was killed at the Siege of Silistria, during the Crimean War. He died...aged twenty-seven, of a wound received while bravely and successfully defending Silistria against the Russians...At the age of sixteen he was appointed to the 90th Light Infantry, with which he served against the Kaffirs in 1846 and 1847. In the latter year he obtained a Lieutenancy in the Ceylon Rifles, and remained in that colony six years. There he rendered himself useful in quelling the rebellion...Poor Butler is the first English soldier who has fallen in this [Crimean] war...At the time he received the wound none of us thought it was anything more than a mere flesh wound, particularly as the ball had traversed part of the parapet before striking him. He lived eight days after this, and I may say his death was universally regretted'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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"This poignant image captures the memory of the late Captain Butler, a brave and valiant British officer who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Siege of Silistria in 1854, during the Crimean War. At just twenty-seven years old, Captain Butler's life was tragically cut short after he received a fatal wound while heroically defending the city against the Russian forces. Captain Butler's military career began at the young age of sixteen when he was appointed to the 90th Light Infantry and saw action against the Kaffirs in 1846 and 1847. In 1847, he was granted a Lieutenancy in the Ceylon Rifles, where he spent the next six years, proving himself an invaluable asset in quelling a rebellion. Tragically, Captain Butler became the first English soldier to fall in the Crimean War. At the time of his injury, none of his comrades believed it to be a serious wound, as the bullet had passed through part of the parapet before striking him. However, despite their optimism, Captain Butler succumbed to his injuries eight days later. His death was deeply felt by all, and his bravery and dedication to duty were universally regretted." This photograph is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers during the Crimean War, and the young life of Captain Butler, who gave his all in defense of his country. The identity of the photographer remains unknown, but their image immortalizes the memory of this brave and valiant officer.
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