11th HUSSARS
William Bentley -
11th Hussars
Memorial at
York Cemetery, North Yorkshire - "In loving memory of Elizabeth the beloved
wife of William Bentley who died June 24th 1858 aged 33 years.
Also of William Bentley late T.Sergt. Major 11th Hussars and one
of the Six Hundred at Balaklava 1854 who died March 1st 1891,
aged 74."
Luke Oakley, DCM -
11th Hussars
Memorial at
Wirksworth Church and Cemetery, Derbyshire - "In loving remembrance of Luke Oakley who was
born at Yapton near Arundel Sussex and died at Wirksworth February
18th 1870 aged 65 years. He enlisted 20th Jany 1832 in the11th
Hussars in which he served more than 24 years. He was 4 years
in India also throughout the Crimean War, was present at the following
engagements viz. Alma, Inkerman, Balaclava and Sebastopol. For
his gallant service he received the following decorations, Crimean
Medal with 4 clasps also a Turkish Medal, Medal of distinguished
conduct in the field, and the one for long service and good conduct.
He also received five good conduct badges. On the 20th of October
1854 at the Battle of Balaclava he was appointed Orderly to Dr.
St Croix Cross. By his comrades he was called the model of the
Regiment. He also served 14 years in the Civil Service and was
in receipt of pensions from both services. To sum up in a few
words he was a genial, kindly, modest Englishman and a brave soldier
also of Ann his wife who died December 14th 1906 aged 88 years."