Crimea Medal 4 bars to the 20th Regt

Crimea Medal 4 bars Alma Balaclava Inkermann Sebastopol officially impressed to N JILLINGS 20TH REGT

Medal and bars confirmed on roll , Nathaniel Jillings 20th Regiment is also shown in remarks column as since dead

The 20th Regiment of Foot (later known as the Lancashire Fusiliers) played an active role in the Crimean War (1854-1856).

Key actions and experiences
Battle of Alma (September 1854): The 20th Foot was actively engaged in this battle, which was the first major engagement of the war.

Battle of Inkerman (November 1854): The regiment fought valiantly at Inkerman, charging the Russians with the "Minden yell". Sir George Cathcart was reportedly killed while leading 50 men of the 20th Regiment of Foot up a hill (Cathcart's Hill) during this battle. An officer of the 20th Regiment, Assistant-Surgeon Wolseley, became separated during the battle and charged into a group of Russians unsupported, a feat described as "the greatest miracle in the world" that he survived. The regiment also reportedly earned the praise of Sir George Cathcart, who said, "Nobly done, 20th!"
Siege of Sevastopol (1854-1855): The 20th Regiment participated in the siege operations and the assaults on the city's defenses in June and September of 1855. However, in the final assault on September 8th, the regiment was held in reserve and not brought into direct action.

Capture of Kinburn (October 1855): They were also involved in the capture of the Russian fort of Kinburn.

Hardships: The regiment, like many others during the war, faced severe conditions, including harsh weather, disease, worn-out clothing, and dwindling rations during the winter of 1854-1855.

Medal with original ribbon and in toned GVF condition

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