| In 1851, the 41st embarked
from Ireland for the Mediterranean where they formed the Ionian
Islands garrison until 1853. As a part of the British Second
Division, in September 1854 the Regiment landed in the Crimea
and subsequently fought and gained battle honours in the battles
of the 'Alma', 'Inkerman' and the Siege of 'Sebastapol'.
Two Victoria Crosses and seventeen Distinguished
Conduct Medals were awarded to members of the 41st for gallantry
during the campaign. The Regiment disembarked at Portsmouth
on 28th July 1856, and on the following day was together with
other Crimea veterans reviewed by Queen Victoria at Aldershot.
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