BALACALAVA HERO'S DEATH.
IPer Press Association.)
LEVIN, this day. The death occurred yesterday of Major John. laddie, aged 86, one of the few remaining Crimean veterans^ He served with the Royal Scots' Greys, and was m the charge of the Heavy Brigade at Balaclava* he was also at Inkerman and the siege of Sebastopool. He was decorated m the field for distinguished conduct. He also held the Crimean medal, three clasps, and the Turkish medal.
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 14937, 16 June 1919, Page 3
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