James Yorke Scarlett
General Sir James Yorke Scarlett GCB (1 February 1799 – 6 December 1871) was a British Army officer and hero of the Crimean War who led the Charge of the Heavy Brigade during the Battle of Balaclava on 25 October 1854.
Sir James Yorke Scarlett | |
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General Sir James Yorke Scarlett | |
| Born | 1 February 1799 London, England, Great Britain |
| Died | 6 December 1871 (aged 72) Burnley, Lancashire, England, UK |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | 5th Dragoon Guards South-West District Aldershot Division |
| Battles/wars | Crimean War |
| Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath |
| Spouse(s) |
Charlotte Anne Hargreaves
(m. 1835) |
| Relations | James Scarlett, 1st Baron Abinger (father) Robert Scarlett (brother) Peter Campbell Scarlett (brother) William Anglin Scarlett (uncle) |
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