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05 May 1855

On 5 May 1855, Crimea. A sortie made by Russians against the 49th in the trenches on 5 May. On 7 June the 49th were part of a successful assault against the Quarries. On 8 September the 49th supported a second attack on the Redan. On 16 October the Regiment was authorised to bear the Battle Honours 'Alma', 'Inkerman' and 'Sebastopol' on its Colours