Crimean War Battle of Alma Casualty Crimea Medal 1854-1856, 1 Clasp: Alma, officially impressed naming, awarded to Private Hugh McCann, 95th Derbyshire Regiment of Foot, who was killed in action when his regiment advanced under heavy Russian fire at the Battle of Alma on 20 September 1854. Due to the heavy casualties suffered in this attack the Regimental Colours, normally carried by an Ensign, were seized by Private James Keenan: he planted them triumphantly on the earthwork of the Great Redoubt. The regiment lost some 20 officers and some 180 other ranks in the battle. The medal is a superb example of type.
Crimea Medal 1854-1856, 1 Clasp: Alma, officially impressed naming; (H. Mc.CANN. 95TH. REGT:)
Condition: Nearly Extremely Fine.
Hugh McCann saw service as a Private in the 95th Derbyshire Regiment of Foot, and saw service during the Crimean War, being with his regiment when it embarked for Turkey in March 1854. It sailed on to Kalamita Bay in September 1854 and advanced under heavy Russian fire at the Battle of Alma on 20 September 1854. Due to the heavy casualties suffered in this attack the Regimental Colours, normally carried by an Ensign, were seized by Private James Keenan: he planted them triumphantly on the earthwork of the Great Redoubt. The regiment lost some 20 officers and some 180 other ranks in the battle, with McCann being one of those killed in action.
