Brigadier McPherson & officers of the 4th Division Captain H
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Brigadier McPherson & officers of the 4th Division Captain H
Brigadier McPherson & officers of the 4th Division Captain Higham i.e. Heigham, 17th Regiment; Captain Earle, Major of Brigade; Captain Croker, 17th Regiment; Captain Swire; Captain McPherson. Brigadier Philip McPherson, CB. and captains Clement Henry John Heigham, William Henry Earle, (John L. or Edward) Croker, Roger Swire, and Philip McPherson, wearing uniform, posed next to tent. Date 1855. Brigadier McPherson & officers of the 4th Division Captain Higham i.e. Heigham, 17th Regiment; Captain Earle, Major of Brigade; Captain Croker, 17th Regiment; Captain Swire; Captain McPherson. Brigadier Philip McPherson, CB. and captains Clement Henry John Heigham, William Henry Earle, (John L. or Edward) Croker, Roger Swire, and Philip McPherson, wearing uniform, posed next to tent. Date 1855
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Brigadier Crimean Croker Division Earle Heigham Higham Major Mcpherson Regiment Officers Ottoman
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This evocative photograph captures the stern yet composed demeanor of Brigadier Philip McPherson, CB, and the officers of the 4th Division during the Crimean War in 1855. The scene is set in a temporary camp, with a tent in the background, as the men stand at attention in their military uniforms. Among them are Captains Clement Henry John Heigham, William Henry Earle, John L. or Edward Croker, Roger Swire, and Philip McPherson. Brigadier McPherson, a distinguished officer of the British Army, led the 4th Division during the Eastern Campaign of the Crimean War. He is flanked by his subordinate commanders, each representing different regiments within the division. Captain Heigham, of the 17th Regiment, is seen to the Brigadier's left, while Captain Earle, the Major of Brigade, stands to his right. Captain Croker, also of the 17th Regiment, is positioned next to Captain Swire, who represents an unidentified regiment. Lastly, Captain McPherson, presumably the Brigadier's namesake, stands at the far right of the group. The Crimean War, fought between 1853 and 1856, was a major European conflict involving the Russian, British, French, and Ottoman empires. The war was precipitated by the Russian expansion into the Ottoman territories and resulted in significant losses for all parties involved. The photograph offers a glimpse into the lives of these officers, who played crucial roles in the British military during this pivotal period in history. Despite the seriousness of their duties, the men maintain a sense of camaraderie, as evidenced by their collective gaze and the slight smiles on their faces. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the human element within the larger context of war, as well as the importance of strong leadership in times of conflict.
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