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Thomas Allistone
Thomas Allistone (or Allison), (13 June 1823 – 27 October 1896) was a soldier in the 11th Hussars who took part in the Charge of the Light Brigade. Early life Allistone was born on 13 June 1823 at Worton Lane, Isleworth, and was baptised on 13 July. His parents were William and Elizabeth Allistone. His occupation before enlisting was recorded as a Groom (profession), groom. Army career He enlisted in the 11th Hussars on 25 April 1842 at Hampton Court and went on to serve over 16 years. In 1845 when they were based in Dundalk he deserted and spent 20 days in prison. In 1851 United Kingdom census, 1851 he was a Private (number 1128) at Pockthorpe cavalry barracks, Norwich. Their uniform consisted of a blue dolman (jacket), a pelisse, fur Busby (military headdress), busby, a sky blue wool vest and crimson trousers with yellow stripes; they were sometimes known as the "Cherry Pickers". The regiment arrived in Turkey in June 1854. On the muster roll he was recorded as Batman. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
11th Hussars
The 11th Hussars (Prince Albert's Own) was a cavalry regiment of the British Army established in 1715. It saw service for three centuries including the First World War and Second World War but then amalgamated with the 10th Royal Hussars (Prince of Wales' Own) to form the Royal Hussars in 1969. History Formation to end 18th century The regiment was formed at Colchester in July 1715 by Philip Honeywood as Honeywood's Regiment of Dragoons, one of 16 raised in response to the 1715 Jacobite rising. It fought in the Battle of Preston that ended the revolt in England and while many of these formations were disbanded in 1718, Honeywood's remained in being. During the Jacobite rising of 1745, the regiment took part in the December 1745 Clifton Moor Skirmish, allegedly the last military engagement on English soil, as well as Battle of Culloden The Battle of Culloden took place on 16 April 1746, near Inverness in the Scottish Highlands. A Jacobite army under Charles Edwa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
