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Major-General Sir William Fenwick Williams, K.C.B. "The Hero of Kars" - from a photograph by John W Creator: Smyth. Major-General Sir William Fenwick Williams, K.C.B. "The Hero of Kars" - from a photograph by John W Creator: Smyth
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Major-General Sir William Fenwick Williams, K.C.B. "The Hero of Kars" - from a photograph by John W Creator: Smyth. Major-General Sir William Fenwick Williams, K.C.B. "The Hero of Kars" - from a photograph by John W Creator: Smyth
Major-General Sir William Fenwick Williams, K.C.B. "The Hero of Kars" - from a photograph by John Watkins, Parliament-Street, 1856. British army officer who fought in the Crimean War. At the Investiture...at Buckingham Palace, General Williams received the honour of Knighthood of the Bath; the General having been nominated by her Majesty a Knight Companion of the Order, for his bravery at Kars in September last...[The portrait] represents the hero dressed in the uniform of a General of Artillery, and wearing all his orders...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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Major-General Sir William Fenwick Williams, K.C.B., affectionately known as "The Hero of Kars," is depicted in this striking photograph by John W Smyth. Taken in 1856, the portrait captures Williams in the uniform of a General of Artillery, adorned with all his hard-earned decorations. The image holds historical significance as it commemorates a pivotal moment in Williams' illustrious military career. At the time of this photograph, Williams had recently been awarded the prestigious knighthood of the Bath, following his exceptional bravery during the Siege of Kars in September 1855, during the Crimean War. The Investiture ceremony took place at Buckingham Palace, with Queen Victoria herself nominating him as a Knight Companion of the Order for his valor. The portrait illustrates the general's impressive array of medals and decorations, including the Crimean War Medal with clasp for the Siege of Sevastopol, the Turkish Medal, and the Order of the Bath Star. The image also showcases his sword and feathered hat, adding to the grandeur of the military uniform. This evocative portrait, published in the Illustrated London News, offers a glimpse into the fashion and style of the 19th century military, providing a valuable historical record of a British army officer's life and achievements.
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