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Memorial to a valiant officer killed during the Indian Mutiny - Taken by Alan O. Watkins 10 Feb 2014
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Tablet - Taken by Susan Featherstone 17 Apr 2016
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Samuel Read - Taken by Simon Armstrong 24 Oct 2022
Reference WMO/167351
Edit memorial name, location & address- Stone Portland stone
- Indian Mutiny (1857-1858)
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To the memory of / Captain Samuel Read / of the 83rd Regiment, who was killed on the 23rd October 1857 / in the 36th year of his age / while gallantly leading his company / to the attack of an insurgent enemy, / strongly posted at Jeerun / near Neemuch, East Indies. / His brother officers have raised this tablet / in token of their sincere regard for a brave soldier / and an esteemed comrade.
Capt Samuel Read
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