Grave of Pte William Reynolds VC
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Grave of Pte William Reynolds VC
Image: © Len Williams Taken: 30 May 2014
Private William Reynolds VC was a guardsman from No.4 Company supporting the Scots Fusilier Guards Colour Party at the Battle of the Alma in September 1854. This battle was the first major engagement of the Crimean War. Private Reynolds was awarded his medal for his significant role in rallying the troops and ensuring they fought on, despite increasing heavy fire. The bravery of this Colour Party was such that three of its members were among the first Scots recipients of the Victoria Cross. Private Reynolds was a stonemason by trade and came from Stockbridge, Edinburgh. He received his medal at an investiture held in Hyde Park on 26 June 1857. he later became a bank messenger and died in London in 1869.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.301418
Longitude
-0.631083