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Victoria Cross: Sgt James McKechnie, Scots Fusilier Guards, on 20 September 1854 at the Battle of the Alma, when the shot and fire from the batteries just in front of the battalion threw it into momentary disorder, it was forced out of its formation, becoming something of a huge triangle, with one corner pointing towards the enemy. A captain was carrying the Queen's Colour which had the pole smashed and 20 bullet holes through the silk. He held up his revolver and dashed forward, rallying the men round the Colours. He was wounded in the action.

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You have an upcoming event   Victoria Cross: Sgt James McKechnie, Scots Fusilier Guards, on 20 September 1854 at the Battle of the Alma, when the shot and fire from the batteries just in front of the battalion threw it into momentary disorder, it was forced out of its formation, becoming something of a huge triangle, with one corner pointing towards the enemy. A captain was carrying the Queen's Colour which had the pole smashed and 20 bullet holes through the silk. He held up his revolver and dashed forward, rallying the men round the Colours. He was wounded in the action. Tuesday 20 Sept 2022 ⋅ 17:00 – 18:00 (Eastern European Time - Athens) Location Pischane, Crimea Ukraine View map Organiser George W Muir clerk.muir@gmail.com Guests (Guest list has been hidden at organiser's request) Invitation from Google Calendar You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to Calendar notifications. To stop receiving these emails, go to Calendar settings, select this calendar and change 'Other notifications'. Forwarding this invitation could allow any recipient to send a response to the organiser, be added to the guest list, invite others regardless of their own invitation status or modify your RSVP. Learn more