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Sgt Francis Dickinson Veteran

Birth
Knaresborough, Harrogate Borough, North Yorkshire, England
Death
15 Jun 1898 (aged 65–66)
South Yorkshire, England
Burial
Sheffield, Metropolitan Borough of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England Add to Map
Plot
P2 63
Memorial ID
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Francis was a Soldier with the 17th Lancers.
He fought in the Crimean war. Battles of Inkerman, Sebastepol, Balaclava and the Charge of the Light Brigade. His rank at the time was Troop Seargent. He, and many soldiers like him, were introduced to Florence Nightengale, who introduced nursing.
Francis is buried at Sheffield General Cemetery.
His grave was destroyed by overgrowth and flooding. He is buried in the "Open Area"
Francis was a Soldier with the 17th Lancers.
He fought in the Crimean war. Battles of Inkerman, Sebastepol, Balaclava and the Charge of the Light Brigade. His rank at the time was Troop Seargent. He, and many soldiers like him, were introduced to Florence Nightengale, who introduced nursing.
Francis is buried at Sheffield General Cemetery.
His grave was destroyed by overgrowth and flooding. He is buried in the "Open Area"

Inscription

In affectionate remembrance of Mary Ann the beloved wife of Francis
Dickinson who died December 1st 1868 aged 72 years.
Also of the above named Francis Dickenson who died Sept 28th 1882 aged 87
years.
In loving memory of Troop Sargt Major Francis Dickinson, late of 17th
Lancers son of the above who died June 15th 1898 aged 68 years one of the
Six Hundred.



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  • Created by: Frank Dickinson
  • Added: Jun 11, 2009
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38232053/francis-dickinson: accessed ), memorial page for Sgt Francis Dickinson (1832–15 Jun 1898), Find a Grave Memorial ID 38232053, citing Sheffield General Cemetery, Sheffield, Metropolitan Borough of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England; Maintained by Frank Dickinson (contributor 47137543).