 Samuel Wassall
Samuel Wassall was born at number 11 Court, Alcester Street, Deritend, Aston, Birmingham, on 28th July 1856. He was the son of Thomas Wassall, a wire-worker, and his wife Elizabeth (formerly Silk). Samuel was apprenticed to a dyer before enlisting into the 80th Regiment (Staffordshire Volunteers), at Dudley, on 28th November 1874, being posted one week later. Invitation to Buckingham Palace Award published in London Gazette 17th June 1879 Information from the Anglo Zulu War Society Painting showing Samuel's brave act The passing of Samuel Wassall - Various News Reports |
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