Browne, Samuel James b. October 3, 1824 d. March 14, 1901 ndian Mutiny Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Barrackpore, India, he served as a Captain in command of the 2nd Punjab Cavalry, British Indian Army. In an engagement with the rebel forces under Khan Allie Khan, on August 31, 1858, Captain Browne advancing upon the enemy's position at day break. Reaching a nine-pound cannon that was protecting one of the approaches to the enemy's position, he attacked. He prevented the gun from re-loading and firing upon his following infantry. In doing so he...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Ryde Cemetery, Ryde, Isle of Wight, England
Marsh, Reginald b. September 17, 1926 d. February 9, 2001 British Actor. He was born in London, England and died in Ryde, Isle of Wight, England. Film and television credits include "Crossroads," "Terry and June," "George and Mildred," "The Good Life," "QB VII," "Emmerdale Farm," "Young Winston," "Berserk!," "Coronation Street," "The Day the Earth Caught Fire," "Boon," "Bergerac,""Home to Roost," "Minder," "The Duchess of Duke Street," "Bless This House," "Z Cars," "The Saint," "Dixon of Dock Green," "The Avengers."Reginald died at his home in Ryde...[Read More] (Bio by: Genet) Ryde Cemetery, Ryde, Isle of Wight, England