Many of my Mother's ancestors came from this village.
An old soldier with his military history recorded on his headstone.
William Coleman
late of H. M. 45th regiment
Born 1828, died September 26th 1904
A gallant soldier who fought and
bled for his Queen and country
and received for his services
the following medals and clasps
1854 Crimea 3 clasps Alma
Inkerman Sebastopol also
the Turkish Crimean medal
1857-58 Indian Mutiny clasp Lucknow
1868 China 2 clasps Pekin
Taku Forts
and a medal for long service
and good conduct
also of
Emma his wife
died August 20th 1900
aged 66
Martin Nicholson - Daventry, United Kingdom.
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