Crimea, 2 clasps, Inkermann, Sebastopol
J. Boothby. Coldstream Gds.,
killed in action at Inkermann, 5/11/1854
Officially impressed naming,
John Boothby
During the battle the 2nd Division bore the brunt of the initial engagement and as they held the line against overwhelming Russian forces they were reinforced by the Guards. The Brigade led by Brigadier Pennefeather made Home Ridge in time to prevent a breakthrough, they later moved to support Brigadier Adams’ troops holding the sandbag battery. This position faced an attack by a force of 7,000 Russian troops and changed hands on several occasions throughout the day.
The regiment sustained 8 officers, 62 other ranks killed; 5 officers, 116 other ranks wounded.
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