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Private Henry Watts, of the Light Company 4th Foot


Private Henry Watts, of the Light Company 4th Foot, painted in spring 1831 before his departure for Australia.  The inscription reads: “Henry Watts, 4th King’s Own, Lions of England, Dear Parents when you see this remember me And bear me in your mind When i am far in a Foreign Clime.”  On the reverse of the picture is written: “Painted by Charles Dean later 15th Regiment....for H Watts....Chatham, Kent.”
KO1324/01 Purchased with grant aid from the Army Museums Ogilby Trust.

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