St Michael's Church - Hallaton

Boer War, Second (1899-1902)

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  • Listing Status: Grade I
  • District: Harborough
  • Parish: Hallaton

Brass plaque with nowy head bearing black and red inscription with decorative border and regimental badge at top

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View Further Details Memorial Type:Tablet or Plaque or Board Ref: WMP0512 Other Designation: N/A UKNIWM Ref: 37550 Information Sources: DK

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St Michael's Church - Hallaton
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Inscription Reads

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
PHILLIP HAMPTON PRICE-DENT
CAPTAIN 1ST BATTN DEVONSHIRE REGT
YOUNGEST SON OF MAJOR GENERAL RH PRICE-DENT BSC
OF THE MANOR HOUSE, HALLATON.
HE SERVED IN THE CHITERAL & TIRAH CAMPAIGNS IN INDIA
AND FOUGHT IN THE BATTLES OF
REEKFONTEIN AND ELLANDLAAGTE IN SOUTH AFRICA
WORKING THE MAXIM GUN OF HIS REGIMENT
HE DIED DECEMBER 31ST 1899
OF WOUNDS BY THE EXPLOSION OF A SHELL
DURING THE SIEGE OF LADYSMITH
AGED 29 YEARS

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Name Rank Unit Batt Died Price-Dent - Phillip Hampton Captain Devonshire Regiment 1st 31/12/1899
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