Sunday, September 15, 2013

Crimean War: William Affleck King


Lieutenant William Affleck King (1830-1886), 4th Light Dragoons (Roger Fenton, 1855).

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4 comments:

  1. What a wonderful name. I bet he was just called Billy at home.

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    1. Actually his mother called him Willy. He was my great grandfather.

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    2. Thank you Tom! It must be fascinating to know he was your great grandfather.

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  2. They look quite distinguished but their horse is fabulous! A very fine horse indeed to me.

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