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John Palin

1828-1901
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Miscellaneous biographical information on John Palin born in Malpas,Cheshire in 1828 and in later life was a resident of Altrincham. He was was the last mounted man to return from battle that became known as the Charge of the Light Brigade. The material has been compiled from census and military sources and includes his obituary from the Altrincham Guardian for the 14th September 1901. Article from the Sale and Altrincham Messenger 31 October 2013 on memorial erected in Altrincham cemetery. Private John Palin 4th Queen's Own Light Draggoons Charge of the Light Brigade compiled by George Cogswell. Includes a plan of the cemetery plot, various records printed from Ancestry and Find My Past, military records, poems and balaclava memorabilia.
Related Name Code: DS/UK/758
Title:
John Palin
Date of work:
1828-1901
Reference number:
96699590
Level of description:
Item
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UnrestrictedReference Collection (non-circulating)
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UnrestrictedIt is the sole responsibility of the researcher to acquire any necessary permission(s) from copyright owners, as well as to ensure that their work does not breach copyright terms and conditions.
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Language:
English
Record number:
6870500
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