Youngest son of General Sir Hugh Halkett and Emily Bland Burgess.
Entered the Scottish Cold Stream Guards, served as Aide-de-Camp to Governor and Commander-in-Chief in India, and Assistant Quatermaster General in Ireland. Served his regiment in the East and was present at the siege of Sevastopol, and the battles of Balaclva and Inkerman at which he was severly wounded. Promoted to Lt. Colonel in 1854 and to full colonel and President of the British Swiss Legion in 1856. James left the army in 1860. He was the recipent of the Knight of Legion of Honor, the Medjidie, and the St. Stanislaus of Russia.
Images honoring the brave men & women who served in the armed forces, and photos of wars & conflicts from around the world.
These photos capture moments in military history. They show past events, battles, military campaigns, and images of those who served, providing a unique perspective of their sacrifices and triumph.
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The 1800s where the end of the industrial revolution and the birth of scientists.
The Industrial Revolution began around 1760 and ran through the 1840's. Then began the birth of the profession of science. Louis Pasteur, Charles Darwin, Michael Faraday, Thomas Edison, and Nikola Te...
Original photos of the politicians and political events throughout the past few centuries.
Welcome to a collection of photographs that document the fascinating history of politics. From democracies to monarchies, communism to fascism, and everything in between, this page captures the divers...
Old photos featuring the courageous men and women of the navy.
Throughout history, navies have played crucial roles in trade, exploration, and warfare, securing coastlines, protecting shipping lanes, and projecting power across the seas. These vintage photos of n...
Sadly, Fred Halkett passed away in December, 2006. Fred was a good friend to genealogy and very proud of his own family history. While you will no longer be able to contact him for further information, his submissions and his Family Space will be available for research. The AncientFaces family misses Fred - our thoughts and prayers are with you.