St Michael's Church - Hallaton
Boer War, Second (1899-1902)
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ContributeBrass plaque with nowy head bearing black and red inscription with decorative border and regimental badge at top
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St Michael's Church - Hallaton
Grid Reference: SP7854596570
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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