Edward Knight's Family
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George William Rice [3] continued.
... had the Syrian medal; and went out in the 'Fox' with Commander Lambert. Whilst leading the attack at Prome, he received a wound from a musket-ball passing in at the back of his hand and out at the wrist. The above operation was during the Second Burmese War 1852; he was also mentioned in despatches.
'George, Augustus and Cecil formed a middle group of brothers in the family at Dane Court, and were close friends. George's early death was a special grief to the remaining two. Although fourteen years passed before the birth of Cecil's eldest son, he was named George William after his loved brother.'
– His niece, Miss Marcia Rice.
He was buried in a vault under Tilmanstone Church. (Epitaph page 230)
George William Rice
Charles Augustus Rice. [3]
[Charles Augustus Rice's entry is transcribed in full on a separate page.]
Born December 20th 1828.
2nd Lieutenant, Royal Engineers, May 2nd 1847.
Lieutenant, February 26th 1849.
Captain, August 1st 1855.
Half Pay, February 18th 1862.
Retired as Honorary Major, July 1st 1881.
No war service.
'Augustus stands apart in many ways from the other brothers of his family. His physique was weaker, his temperament less buoyant, his spiritual qualities earlier developed. He had a strong individuality and fulfilled St Paul's prayer ...
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