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The late General Sir George Brown, G.C.B., 1865. Creator: Unknown
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The late General Sir George Brown, G.C.B., 1865. Creator: Unknown
The late General Sir George Brown, G.C.B., 1865. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. L. Werner. 'During nearly the last sixty years, almost to the time of his death, the late General served in the Army, seeing much active service and holding many important commands, the last being that of the forces in Ireland, to which he was appointed five years ago. The present generation will best remember Sir George Brown as the commander of the Light Division during the Crimean War, and the brilliant perseverance with which he swept over the obstacles prepared by the Russians on the slopes beyond the Alma and fought his way to the heights. In that action his horse fell pierced with eleven bullets...At Inkerman he again rendered important service, and was wounded...In 1814 he accompanied Major-General Ross on his expedition to America, where he took part in the battle of Bladensburg and the capture of Washington. Returning to England, he was employed in an administrative position at the Horse Guards until the expedition to the Crimea, in 1854, which gave him active service once more. In 1860 he was made Commander of the Forces in Ireland'. From "Illustrated London News", 1865
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**A Legacy of Service: General Sir George Brown**
This poignant photograph print, taken in 1865, captures a momentous figure in British military history - General Sir George Brown. A stalwart servant to his country for nearly six decades, he saw active service during the tumultuous Crimean War and later commanded forces in Ireland.
As commander of the Light Division during the Battle of Alma, Brown's unwavering perseverance led him up steep slopes against Russian opposition. His bravery was matched only by his horse, which fell pierced with eleven bullets - a testament to their unbreakable bond. At Inkerman, he again proved himself an invaluable leader and suffered wounds in service.
Brown's illustrious career spanned continents: from the battlefields of America during Major-General Ross' expedition in 1814 to administrative roles at Horse Guards before returning for active duty in Crimea (1854) and later commanding forces in Ireland. This photograph, taken towards the end of his life, serves as a poignant reminder of a lifetime dedicated to service and sacrifice.
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