Sir John Campbell Bt (1807-1855), Soldier
Sitter in 1 portrait
Campbell served in India, Burma, the Mediterranean, the West Indies and Canada before being posted to the Crimea in March, 1854, where he was present at the Alma and Inkerman. On 18 June 1855, contrary to orders and sending away Captain Hume, he courageously, but rashly, led a storming party on the Redan and was killed instantly.
Captain Hume; Sir John Campbell Bt
by Roger Fenton
salt print, 1855
NPG Ax24906
Armed Forces and Intelligence Services
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Soldiers
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Burma
Canada
India
Turkey



