Blind, Rudolf b. 1850 d. February 3, 1916 Artist, Translator. He was born in Brussels to Karl Blind and his wife Friederica (nee Ettlinger), who were from Mannheim in Germany but had been expelled from France for plotting against Louis Napoleon. In 1852, they arrived in England, where Rudolf was educated at University College School in Frognal, North London, and at the Royal Academy. He assisted with the decorations of the Opera House at Vienna; then, in 1870, on the outbreak of the Franco-Prussian War, he enlisted as a volunteer in...[Read More] (Bio by: Iain MacFarlaine) Maldon Cemetery, Maldon, Essex, England
Brough, Peter b. February 25, 1916 d. June 3, 1999 Entertainer. He was a ventriloquist who became a well-known name to audiences in the 1950s. He is associated with the puppet 'Archie Andrews.' Maldon Cemetery, Maldon, Essex, England
Corbett, Frederick b. 1853 d. September 25, 1912 Arab Pasha Rebellion Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Private in the King's Royal Rifle Corps. During a reconnaissance mission at Kafr Dowar, Egypt, August 5, 1882 the Mounted Infantry, Private Corbett was serving with came under enemy fire. When one of the officers was mortally wounded and there was no time to move him, Private Corbett asked to remain by him. Under constant fire, he tried to stop the bleeding of the officer's wounds. When the Mounted Infantry received orders to...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Maldon Cemetery, Maldon, Essex, England
b. 1850 d. February 3, 1916
b. February 25, 1916 d. June 3, 1999