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J Bradshaw
1636
45th Nottinghamshire Regiment of Foot

45th (Nottinghamshire) Regiment of Foot

J Bradshaw served with the 45th Regiment of Foot. He had regimental number 1636. Sadly, not much is known about Bradshaw other than he served with the Regiment for a long time, including in the Abyssinia Campaign. 

The Abyssinia campaign was a rescue mission to free European hostages held by Theodore, the ruler of the country. There had been an outcry in the British press after one of the hostages, Captain Cameron who had previously served with the regiment, had sent letters describing the situation. There were numerous logistical challenges to overcome in the campaign, to reach the gates of Theodore’s fortress at Magdala. Most of the hostages would be freed (some were killed) and Theodore committed suicide. 

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Abyssinian Campagin

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