Crimean War British Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He was the son of George Peter Hale and Sarah Lunt. He served as a Surgeon Major in the 7th Regiment, Royal Fusiliers. On September 8, 1855, during the Siege of Sebastopol, Russian, his forward position was penned down with many casualties. Under heavy fire, he repeatedly carried several wounded men across open ground to safety. For the highest gallantry, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal and promoted Lieutenant Colonel. He married Emily Harriet Rowswell, on Sept. 19, 1872 at Bathwick with Wooley, Somerset, England.
Crimean War British Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He was the son of George Peter Hale and Sarah Lunt. He served as a Surgeon Major in the 7th Regiment, Royal Fusiliers. On September 8, 1855, during the Siege of Sebastopol, Russian, his forward position was penned down with many casualties. Under heavy fire, he repeatedly carried several wounded men across open ground to safety. For the highest gallantry, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal and promoted Lieutenant Colonel. He married Emily Harriet Rowswell, on Sept. 19, 1872 at Bathwick with Wooley, Somerset, England.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
Inscription
In loving memory of my dear husband
Thomas Egerton Hale C.D. V.C.
Surgeon Major in H.M. Army
Born at Faddele Sept 24th 1832. Died Decr 25th 1909.
Interred in Acton Churchyard, Nantwich, Cheshire.
Served in the Crimean War at the siege and fall of Sebastopol 1854-56.
Gravesite Details
South side of 4-way pitched stone.
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