The Rifle Brigade
The Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own) traces its origins to an experimental Corps of Riflemen raised in March 1800. On 25 August 1800, three companies of this embryonic corps joined the expedition under General Pulteney against the Spanish at El Ferrol. Pulteney decided that El Ferrol could not be taken and he proceeded to reinforce the blockade of the French in Malta, where this part of the Corps was broken up.
On 18 January 1803, the Rifle Corps was placed among the numbered regiments of the line as the 95th or Rifle Regiment, but continued to retain the name The Rifle Corps.
On 16 February 1816, in recognition of its distinguished service in the Battle of Waterloo, the 95th was taken out of the numbered regiments of the line and granted the title The Rifle Brigade (London Gazette 23 February 1816). The battle honour Waterloo was granted to the regiment on 8 December 1815.
Following the death of Prince Albert on 14 December 1861, Queen Victoria ordered the regiment to be designated The Prince Consort's Own Rifle Brigade, (London Gazette 17 January 1862).
On 1 July 1881, the name changed to The Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own). In 1958 it became The 3rd Green Jackets, The Rifle Brigade, and in 1968, The 3rd Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets.
When in Malta, The Rifle Brigade marched to the tune of the Ninety Fifth arranged by their bandmaster William Miller in 1842.
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1840 1st/Rifle Brigade
10 Nov 1840 Embarked at Deptford for Malta where it arrived on 13 January 1841.
1841 1st/Rifle Brigade
13 Jan 1841 The 1st/Rifle Brigade consisting of 632 men, 40 women and 52 children arrived from England on the Abercrombie Robinson and relieved The 92nd (Highland) Regiment. The men were at Fort Manoel, St Salvatore Barracks, and Zabbar Gate. Latter in the year they were dispersed between Fort Ricasoli, Zejtun Barracks, Isola Gate Barracks, St Francesco de Paola, Lower St Elmo Barracks, St James Cavalier and Fort Tigne.
Marriages in 1841:
- 12 Oct Bachelor Sgt William Stillwell to Elizabeth Snow, spinster and daughter of Sgt Samuel Snow 1st/Rifle Bde.
Baptisms in 1841:
- 28 Mar Elizabeth Cowan born on 19 December 1840, daughter of Pte Samuel Cowan and Catherine.
- 4 Apr Edward Abraham Ackerman born on 14 March 1841, son of Pte George Abraham Ackerman and Rebecca.
- 2 May Margaret Maria Davey born on 21 April, daughter of Acting Cpl Thomas Davey and Jane.
- 11 July Richard Rowland born on 23 March, son of Cpl Richard Rowland and Susannah.
- 15 Aug Frances Chitty born on 3 August, daughter of Bugler Caleb Chitty and Eliza.
Burials in 1841:
- 10 June John Rowland son of Cpl and Master shoemaker Richard Rowland 1st/The Rifle Bde died 10 June 1841, aged 1 year 7 months. (Military and Civil Cemetery Floriana).
- 22 Nov Pte James Fulton.
- 27 Nov Pte George Johnston.
1842 1st/Rifle Brigade
29 Apr 1842 Strength: 585 men. On 29 April, the 1st/Rifle Bde moved from the right to the left wing of Lower St Elmo Barracks.
3 May On 3 May a company relieved the detachment of the Royal Malta Fencible Regiment at Fort Tigne.
22 Dec Some time between August and September, a private of the 19th Foot brutally assaulted a man of the Rifle Brigade. He was sentenced to a term imprisonment, but on his release he renewed his quarrel and enlisted some of his comrades to seek revenge. In mid-December, there was a fracas when the Rifle Brigade routed the 19th Foot. On 23 December, 150 men of the 19th turned out with their side arms and were involved in a running fight with 150 soldiers of the Rifle Bde from St James Cavalier to the bottom of Strada Mercanti. Several men were severely wounded, one so badly as to be considered in imminent danger. The 19th Foot were confined to their barracks but the animosity between them and Rifle Bde continued. The 19th stoned a picket of the Rifles and urged The 88th Regiment to join them, but the latter declined. The Governor and Garrison Commander Lt Gen Sir Henry Bouverie ordered a Court of Enquiry and placed a picket at Lower St Elmo under the command of a captain which was to remain on duty till 23:00 hours. The tattoo was called at 20 hours instead of 20:30 hours, and the men of the 19th were confined to barracks from sun set. They were forbidden to absent themselves with out a pass from the captain on duty.1
Marriages in 1842:
- 29 Dec Bachelor Bugle Major William Miller to Hannah Frances Robinson, widow of the town of Blyth in the Parish of Earsdon County Northumberland, England.
Baptisms in 1842:
- 2 Jan Robert Baggs born on 19 December 1841, son of Pte John Baggs and Rachel.
- 18 Apr Sarah Ann Miller born on 15 December 1841, daughter of Pte Joseph Miller and Catherine.
- 15 May Elizabeth Legee born on 3 May 1842, daughter of Pte Frederick Legee and Mary.
- 9 June William Atkins born on 22 May 1842, son of Pte John Atkins and Anne.
- 7 Aug Anne Blythe born on 8 July 1842, daughter of Sgt Richard Blythe and Sarah.
- 21 Nov William Williamson born on 9 November 1842, son of Pte Robert Williamson and Margaret.
Burials in 1842:
- 4 Jan Pte Henry Cosfield.
- 22 Jan Pte Walter Woodburn aged 21 years.
- 26 Jan Pte William Stephenson aged 21 years.
- 28 Jan Cpl William Knight aged 29 years.
- 24 Mar Pte George Henly aged 32 years.
- 29 Mar School Master Sgt Thomas Stevens aged 29 years.
- 2 Apr Pte R Silk aged 31 years.
- 24 Apr Infant Sarah Ann Miller daughter of Joseph Miller 1st/Rifle Bde, died 22 April 1842, aged 4 months and 2 days, (Military and Civil Cemetery Floriana).
- 30 May George Richard Herd son of Sgt George Herd 1st/Rifle Bde (Military and Civil Cemetery Floriana).
- 30 May Jane Herd aged 25 years, wife of Sgt George Herd died 27 May 1842 (Military and Civil Cemetery Floriana).
- 1 June 1842 Infant Richard Rowland aged 2 months, son of Richard Rowland and Susannah.
1843 1st/Rifle Brigade
2 Mar 1843 HQ Coy and the Right Wing of the 1st Bn consisting of 8 officers, 281 men, 27 women and 48 children left for Corfu on board the Boyne to replace the 77th Foot.
24 Mar Men from The 1st/Rifle Brigade gave a performance at the Opera House for the benefit of the poor. Seven pounds were distributed to infant schools, the Ladies Charitable Society, and to poor individuals.
1 Apr The Left Wing of the 1st Bn consisting of 8 officers, 264 men, 25 women and 31 children left for Corfu on board the Boyne to replace the 77th Foot.
Baptisms in 1843:
- 6 Jan Eliza Valletta Putman born on 24 December 1842, daughter of Pte William Putman and Sarah.
- 24 Feb Richard Alfred Taylor born on 11 January 1843, son of QM Richard Taylor and Mary.
- 26 Mar Robert William Wake Wheatley born on 6 March 1843, son of Pte Robert Wheatley and Mary Anne was baptised by the Rev John Cleugh Chaplain to Government.
- 31 Mar William John Miller born on 21 March, son of Pte Joseph Miller and Catherine was baptised by the Rev John Thomas Howe Le Mesurier Chaplain to the Forces.
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Marriages in 1845:
- 17 June Bachelor Bugle Major William Money 1st/Rifle Brigade to Mary Lindsay, spinster and daughter of John Lindsay Laboratory Foreman in the Ordnance Department.
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1855 1st/Rifle Brigade
Baptisms in 1855:
- 12 Dec Charles John Owens born 20 November 1855, son of Sarah Elizabeth and Sgt Charles Onesephorus Owens.
Burials in 1855:
- 1 Oct Bugler George Moss 1st/Rifle Bde aged 18 years.
- 12 Oct Sgt David Flory 1st/Rifle Bde aged 34 years.
- 21 Oct Pte William Duckett 1st/Rifle Bde aged 20 years.
- 27 Oct Charles Smith aged 18 years 4 months.
- 5 Nov Pte Henry Bishop aged 28 years.
- 8 Nov Pte George Moss aged 19 years.
1856 1st/Rifle Brigade
Burials in 1856:
- 14 Jan Pte John Bryant Rifle Brigade.
- 15 Jan Pte John Hadwick 1st/Rifle Brigade.
- 17 Jan Pte William Merritt 1st/Rifle Brigade.
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1898 1st/Rifle Brigade
4 Feb 1898 The 1st/Rifle Bde was returning to England from Hong Kong after more than 17 years service abroad when it was ordered to land at Malta. It reinforced the garrison following the departure of battalions for Egypt.
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1904 1st/Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own)
Baptisms in the Garrison Church in 1904:
- 3 July John Edward Bedwell born on 13 June 1904, son of Rose and Pte William Henry John Bedwell, resident at No 4 the Viccolo, Strada Torre Sliema.
- 10 July William John Jelley born on 16 June 1904, son of Kate and Pte William Albert Jelley, resident at No 13 the Viccolo, Strada Torre Sliema.
- 19 July Arthur Edward Berr born on 26 June 1904, son of Grace May and CSgt Alfred William Berr, resident at Fort Manoel.
- 18 Sep George Henry Best born on 28 July 1904, son of Minnie and Acting Sgt George Henry Best, resident at No 9 the Viccolo, Strada Torre Sliema.
20 Apr 1904 The 1st/Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own) left Portsmouth and embarked on the Plassy at Southampton on 12 April. It disembarked in Malta on 20 April 1904.
The men were quartered at Fort Manoel with detachments at Bahar-ic-Chaghak and Ghajn Tuffieha. Training was carried out at Pembroke and Mellieha.
6 May No 9308 Acting Cpl B. Rifle Bde arrived at Malta in April 1904. He was admitted to hospital on 6 May 1904 for treatment with mercury of his syphilitic ulceration of the tonsils and uvula. He was discharged on 6 June 1904.
10 Nov 1904 Cpl B. was admitted to the military hospital Valletta from Fort Manoel. He had been unwell for three days with headaches, backache and diarrhoea. Mild enteric fever was diagnosed. On 17 Nov he complained of abdominal pains. Cpl B died on 19 Nov 1904 from a perforation of his small bowel. A postmortem examination showed typical ulcers in the ileum with a perforated ulcer in the terminal ileum. The Micrococcus melitensis was also cultured from specimens of his spleen.
Burials in Pietà Military Cemetery in 1904:
- 24 May Pte Arthur Hewer, aged 19 years 6 months.
- 31 July Pte Hassan, aged 20 years 3 months.
- 9 Aug Rfln James Cleat, aged 19 years 6 months.
- 24 Aug Rfln Sidney Percy Stocker, aged 23 years 6 months of Fort Manoel.
- 2 Oct Cpl Walter Knellor, aged 23 years 8 months of Fort Manoel.
- 20 Oct Walter Bowles, aged 24 years 11 months of Fort Manoel.
Burials at Mtarfa Military Cemetery in 1904:
- 1 Apr Cpl Samuel Mitchell aged 27 yrs.
1905 1st/Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own)
June 1905 Up to the beginning of June 1905, The 1st/Rifle Brigade was at Fort Manoel and hutments. Seven of the barrack rooms in the fort were casemates, each accommodating 9 men. There were three other rooms accommodating 36 men in all. The hutments consisted of 28 huts each accommodating 18 men.
In June 1905, The 1st/Rifle Brigade moved to St Andrew's Barracks. The barracks were completed in the early part of 1905 and consisted of nine double storied company blocks, each rooms accommodating 14 men.
Burials in Pietà Military Cemetery in 1905:
- 18 Feb Marion Betty Darvill, aged 5 weeks, daughter of Pte Darvill.
- 5 Dec Pte Joseph Thompson, aged 20 years of St Andrew's Barracks Pembroke.
1906 1st/Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own)
1906 The 1st/Rifle Brigade was at St Andrew's Barracks.
6 Aug Pte Robert Sanderson 1st Rifle Brigade, aged 27 years fired a weapon at Sgt John Simpson Rifle Bde at St Andrew's Barracks. The bullet hit Sgt Simpson in his left chest, penetrated the thoracic cavity, and came out at the infra spinal process of the left scapula. Sanderson then proceeded to assault Simpson with a bayonet causing him further injuries to his right hand and right clavicle.
26 Sep Pte Robert Sanderson was found guilty before HM Criminal Court on a charge of Attempted Wilful Homicide. He was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment with hard labour and transferred to England, in accordance with Clause 2(b) of the Colonial Prisoners Removal Act 1884.2
15 Oct 1906 The 1st/Rifle Brigade consisting of HQ coy and 8 companies, 14 officers, 1 officer's wife and 5 children, 1 female officer's servant, 2 warrant officers, 39 sergeants, 15 buglers, 552 rank and file, 40 soldier's wives and 48 children, embarked on the Sicilia for Southampton.
Baptisms in 1906:
- 28 Jan John Joseph Darvill born on 27 December 1905, son of Marian Rose and Rfln John Darvill, of No 11 C Block, St Andrews Barracks, Pembroke.
- 12 Aug Dorothy May Bates born on 12 July 1906, daughter of Maria Jane and Sgt Albert James Bates, resident at St Andrews Barracks, Penbroke.
- 18 Nov William David Peachey born on 19 October 1906, son of Ellen and Sgt William David Peachey, resident at St Andrews Barracks, Pembroke.
- 18 Nov Kathleen Thelma Wyles born on 8 October 1906, daughter of Louisa Minnie and Sgt Walter Henry Wyles, resident at St Andrews Barracks, Pembroke.
Burials in Pietà Military Cemetery in 1906:
- 14 Oct Charles Eric Small aged 4 months, son of QMSgt Small of Pembroke.
1907 – 1st/Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own)
Baptisms in 1907:
- 27 Jan Gerald Trippas born on 17 December 1906, son of Mary and QM Sgt Maurice Trippas, resident at St Nicholas Barracks, Cospicua.
1916 – 1st/Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own)
Adult Baptism in Mtarfa Church Room in 1916:
- 29 Apr Pte Alfred John Laver born on 31 July 1896, son of Alice and Alfred John Laver.
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1826 2nd/Rifle Brigade
22 Feb 1826 515 men of The 2nd/Rifle Brigade arrived from Ireland on the Vibilia, Cato and Sovereign.
The battalion was at the Lazaretto and Fort Manoel, Lower St Elmo Barracks and Fort Tigne with a detachment at Fort Chambray Gozo. In October, the 2nd/Rifle Brigade moved to Isola Barracks, San Francesco de Paola and San Salvatore Barracks.
Baptisms in 1826:
- 5 Mar Matilda Roberts daughter of Pte John Roberts and Mary Ann, born on 26 February 1826.
- 5 Mar Jane Vibilia Flintham daughter of Sgt William Flintham and Elizabeth, born on 18 February 1826.
- 19 Mar Mary Ann McKenzie daughter of Pte Alexander McKenzie and Ann, born on 14 March 1826.
- 6 May Eliza Anne Gray daughter of Brevet Major Charles George Gray and Jane, born on 23 April.
Capt C G Gray served at Waterloo. He became a brevet major on 21 January 1819, having previously been a captain in the 95th Regiment. - 7 May Maria Flattary daughter of Cpl Edward Flattary and Anne, born on 30 April 1826.
- 16 May Anne Markland daughter of Pte George Markland and Anne, born on 6 May.
- 25 June John Townsend Trafford son of Sgt Major Robert Trafford and Harriet, born on 31 May.
- 13 July Robert Fairfoot son of QM Robert Fairfoot and Catherine, born on 3 July.
- 16 July Richard Wilson son of Sgt Valentine Wilson and Margaret, born on 29 June.
- 30 July James Ainscow son of Pte John Ainscow and Anne, born on 5 July.
- 8 Aug Mary Fleming daughter of Sgt Thomas Fleming and Anne, born on 19 June.
- 15 Oct William Betts son of Pte William Betts and Hannah, born on 1 October .
- 26 Nov James Moore son of Pte Patrick Moore and Mary, born on 14 November.
- 17 Dec Elizabeth Taylor daughter of Pte Thomas Taylor and Anne, born on 30 November.
Burials in 1826:
- 4 May Pte John McCarthy aged 24 years.
- 9 May Pte John Roberts aged 26 years.
- 10 July Pte John Shimmin aged 21 years.
- 14 July Pte Robert Fairfoot aged 10 days, son of QM Robert Fairfoot.
- 22 July Victoire Hardy nee Delhaye aged 32 years, wife of Pte Samuel Hardy (Quarantine Bastion Cemetery Floriana).
- 23 July Paymaster Mathew Cadoux aged 54 years. He became Paymaster Rifle Brigade on 11 February 1813.
- 28 Oct Elizabeth Penton aged 1 year, daughter of James Penton.
1827 2nd/Rifle Brigade
25 Oct Strength: Rank and File (Effective) 515, Rank and File (Establishment) 516.
Dec The 2nd/Rifle Brigade was at Lower St Elmo Barracks.
Marriages in 1827:
- 16 Apr 1827 Bachelor School Master Sgt John Fraser 2nd/Rifle Bde to spinster Sarah Griffitt, daughter of John Griffitt, Clerk of the Government Chapel.
Baptisms in 1827:
- 14 Jan Elizabeth Hartwell daughter of Pte John Hartwell and Elizabeth, born on 5 January 1827.
- 29 Apr Sarah Chisnell daughter of Pte William Chisnell and Eliza, born on 18 March 1827.
- 17 June William McKinlay son of Cpl James McKinlay and Mary, born on 2 June 1827.
- 15 July William Lewis son of Pte William Lewis and Margaret, born on 7 July 1827.
- 12 Aug Emily Hyde daughter of Pte William Hyde and Bridget, born on 22 July 1827.
- 19 Aug George Anderson son of CSgt James Anderson and Mary Ann, born on 2 Aug 1827.
- 21 Oct Margaret Maria Taylor daughter of Sgt David Taylor and Winifred, born on 13 October 1827.
- 4 Nov John Roberts son of Cpl John Roberts and Mary Ann, born on 26 October 1827.
Burials in 1827:
- 23 Jan James Ainscow aged 6 months, son of Pte John Ainscow.
- 13 Feb Pte Godfrey Hemsworth aged 18 years.
- 22 Feb Pte Samuel Robinson aged 30 years.
- 1 Apr Pte Matthew Woods aged 32 years.
- 30 Apr Robert Evans aged 13 months, son of Sgt W Evans.
- 21 June Elizabeth Hartwell aged 5 months, daughter of Bugler John Hartwell.
- 7 July Pte Mungo Fleming aged 32 years.
- 9 July Pte John Newns aged 29 years.
- 25 July Pte Simon Slight aged 33 years.
- 3 Aug Pte Michael Patterson aged 20 years.
- 7 Dec Sgt William Rollins aged 31 years.
- 9 Dec Margaret Wilson aged 3 years, daughter of CSgt V Wilson.
1828 2nd/Rifle Brigade
25 Aug Strength: 519 men (6 coys).
Marriages in 1828:
- 20 Mar Bachelor Pte Edward Miller to Teresa De Bono, spinster of the Parish of St Lorenzo Vittoriosa, Malta.
Baptisms in 1828:
- 20 Jan Ellen Cooper daughter of Pte Alexander Cooper and Mary, born on 8 January.
- 10 Feb Margaret Mackenzie daughter of Pte Alexander Mackenzie and Anne, born on 1 February.
- 17 Feb Anne Fleming daughter of Sgt Thomas Fleming and Anne, born on 1 February.
- 17 Feb Edward Markland son of Pte John Markland and Anne, born on 26 January.
- 27 Apr Charles Evans son of CSgt William Evans and Mary, born on 22 April.
- 18 May John Hartwell son of Bugler John Hartwell and Elizabeth, born on 8 May.
- 8 June Alexander Fraser son of School Master Sgt John Fraser and Sarah, born on 26 May.
- 8 June Anne Eastwood daughter of Pte Thomas Eastwood and Elizabeth, born on 27 May.
- 6 July Elizabeth Richardson daughter of Pte William Richardson and Elizabeth, born on 14 June.
- 27 July John Wild son of Sgt Thomas Wild and Jane, born on 9 July.
- 28 Sep Anne Flattary daughter of Sgt Edward Flattary and Anne, born on 12 September.
- 26 Oct Katherine Moore daughter of Pte Patrick Moore and Mary, born on 10 October 1828 was publicly baptised in the Government Chapel by the Rev John Cleugh Chaplain to Government.
- 16 Nov Thomas Betts son of Pte William Betts and Hannah, born on 3 November.
Burials in 1828:
- 12 Jan Pte John Wright aged 31 years.
- 4 June Margaret Fleming aged 4 years, daughter of Ann and Sgt Thomas Fleming (Quarantine Bastion Cemetery Floriana).
- 23 June William Lewis aged 11 months, son of Pte Joseph Lewis.
- 23 June John Richardson aged 5 years, son of Elizabeth and Pte William Richardson (Quarantine Bastion Cemetery Floriana).
- 12 July Margaret Taylor aged 9 months, daughter of Sgt David Taylor.
- 13 July William McKinley aged 13 months, son of Cpl J McKinley.
- 30 Aug Ellen Hayes aged 9 months, daughter of Pte John Hayes.
- 11 Sep John Wild age 2 months, son of Sgt Thomas Wild.
- 19 Sep Helen Cooper age 8 months, daughter of Pte Alexander Cooper.
- 18 Nov John Hartwell age 6 months, son of Bugler John Hartwell.
- 1 Dec Pte William Oldham age 21 years.
1829 2nd/Rifle Brigade
Dec 1829 The 2nd/Rifle Brigade moved to Floriana Barracks.
Strength: 521 men.
At the first meeting of the Loyal Orange Institution of Great Britain after the Duke of Cumberland became Grand Master held on 17 March 1829, a new warrant No 94 was granted to Hospital Sergeant Charles Owen Hames 2nd/Rifle Brigade at Malta to replace his warrant No 1734 granted to him under the Grand Lodge of Ireland.
In 1829, Master C O Hames broke up the lodge in compliance with an army order from the Commander–in–Chief forbidding Orange Lodges being held in regiments. However, several months later some members reassembled, but non–commissioned officers considered it prudent to stay away.
Marriages in 1829:
- 7 Jan Bachelor Armourer Sgt John Egan to Mary Anne Lynch, spinster daughter of the late Sgt Major Lynch 28th Regiment.
- 12 June Bachelor Cpl Henry Mills to Jane Kirby, spinster daughter of Sgt Thomas Kirby 35th Regiment, pensioner.
- 29 June Bachelor CSgt Samuel Ransley to Sarah Kingswell, spinster daughter of James Kingswell, Blockmaker in the Naval Arsenal, of the Parish of St Nicholas Deptford, Kent. Sarah was the sister of Mary Anne who on 27 October 1829 married Cpl Edward Beer 95th Regiment.
- 5 Aug Bachelor Acting Sgt David Killin to Mary Cooke, spinster of the Parish of Kirk-Lealam in the County of York.
Baptisms in 1829:
- 1 Feb Anne Fallan daughter of Pte Matthew Fallan and Anne, born on 14 January.
- 4 Mar Georg Johann Wichel son of Band Master George Henry Wichel of Luneburg Hannover and Sophie Wichel of Bergen Hanover, born on 27 December 1828.
- 13 Mar George Wilson son of CSgt Valentine Wilson and Margaret, born on 15 January 1829.
- 3 May Caroline Field daughter of Pte Joseph Field and Mary, born on 6 April.
- 23 June Frances Mary Fitzmaurice daughter of Capt John Fitzmaurice and Frances Maria, born on 11 April.
- 5 July Elizabeth McKinlay daughter of Pte James McKinlay and Mary, born on 25 June.
- 26 July Catherine Hayes daughter of Pte John Hayes and Catherine born on 18 July.
- 30 Aug James Lewis son of Pte Joseph Lewis and Margaret, born on 21 August.
- 6 Sep Twin Joseph Hide son of William Hide and Bridget, born on 17 August.
- 6 Sep Twin William Hide son of William Hide and Bridget, born on 17 August.
- 20 Sep Thomas Fleming son of CSgt Thomas Fleming and Anne, born on 18 September.
- 20 Oct Margaret Evans daughter of CSgt William Evans and Mary, born on 17 October 1829.
- 8 Nov Thomas Woodthorpe Trafford son of Sgt Major Robert Trafford and Harriet, born on 14 October 1829.
- 8 Nov William Taylor son of Sgt David Taylor and Winifred, born on 23 October.
- 15 Nov Mary Wild daughter of Sgt Thomas Wild and Jane, born on 29 October.
- 29 Nov Thomas Hartwell son of Bugle John Hartwell and Elizabeth, born on 5 November.
Burials in 1829:
- 9 Jan Pte William Egan aged 30 years.
- 4 Feb Elizabeth Taylor aged 2 years, daughter of Pte Thomas Taylor.
- 19 Feb Pte James Hoyle aged 30 years.
- 26 Feb Catherine Moore aged 4 months, daughter of Pte P Moore.
- 14 Mar George Wilson aged 2 months, son of Sgt Valentine Wilson.
- 11 June Margaret Wilson aged 33 years, wife of CSgt Wilson.
- 1 July Caroline Field aged 3 months, daughter of Pte Joseph Field.
- 3 Aug Pte William Rutledge aged 23 years.
- 13 Oct Pte Charles Evans aged 39 years.
- 21 Dec Pte James Orvers aged 25 years.
- 22 Dec Charles Evans aged 8 months, son of Sgt W Evans.
1830 2nd/Rifle Brigade
25 Feb 1830 Strength: 516 men (6 coys).
Dec The 2nd/Rifle Brigade was stationed at the Cottonera District.
On 25 March 1830, Master Francis Heaseman, Deputy Master David Killen, Secretary Willian James and Treasurer Charles Owen Hames of the Loyal Orange Association in a meeting of Lodge No 94 held in the 2nd/Rifle Bde in Malta, provided a testimonial certifying that:
Brother Robert Leithwaite has regularly received the degree of a true Orangeman and the Purple Order in 1725, in this our association and that he has conducted himself during his stay amongst us to the entire satisfaction of all our brethren; We therefore request that all regular associations of the universe do recognise him as such.
Baptisms in 1830:
- 10 Jan Samuel Markland son of Pte John Markland and Anne, born on 22 December 1829.
- 31 Jan George Roberts son of Sgt John Roberts and Mary Ann, born on 23 January 1830.
- 25 Apr Orlando William Chisnell son of Pte William Chisnell and Eliza, born on 5 April.
- 2 May Mary Ann Killin daughter of Sgt David Killin and Mary Anne, born on 15 April.
- 18 June Edward Flattery son of Sgt Edward Flattery and Anne, born on 15 June.
- 18 July Sarah Penton daughter of Pte James Penton and Margaret, born on 7 July.
- 10 Oct Margaret Cordial daughter of Sgt Henry Cordial and Eliza, born on 29 September.
- 10 Oct Thomas Dawson son of Bugle Major Thomas Dawson and Anne, born on 10 December 1829.
- 7 Nov George Field son of Pte Joseph Field and Mary, born on 12 October.
- 28 Nov Mary Richardson daughter of Pte William Richardson and Elizabeth, born on 9 November.
Burials in 1830:
- 7 May Pte Thomas Ancell aged 26 years.
- 18 May Anne Taylor aged 38 years, wife of Pte Thomas Taylor.
- 21 June Edward Flattery aged 3 days, son of Sgt Edward Flattery.
- 28 June Joseph Hide aged 10 months, son of Pte William Hide.
- 26 Aug Mary Evans aged 30 years, wife of CSgt W. Evans.
- 9 Sep Pte William Birney aged 23 years.
- 16 Oct Pte Alexander McPherson aged 24 years.
- 25 Oct Pte Thomas Taylor aged 34 years.
- 28 Oct Pte John Markland aged 36 years.
- 22 Nov Pte Thomas Lovett aged 33 years.
- 24 Nov Mary Moore aged 34 years, wife of Pte P. Moore.
- 29 Nov Pte John Clough aged 28 years.
- 1 Dec Elizabeth Richardson aged 2 years 5 month, daughter of Pte William Richardson (Civil and Military Cemetery Floriana).
1831 2nd/Rifle Brigade
1 June 1831 Strength: Six companies, Rank and File 488 (Effectives), 515 (Establishment).
Marriages in 1831:
- 19 Dec Bachelor Captain John Woodford of Worcester to Penelope Cowper, spinster and minor, daughter of the late Henry and Catherine Cowper of Gibraltar with the consent of her guardian.
Baptisms in 1831:
- 20 Mar Charles Betts son of Pte William Betts and Hannah, born on 7 March.
- 8 May Margaret Fleming daughter of CSgt Thomas Fleming and Anne, born on 24 April.
- 8 May William McKinley son of Pte James McKinley and Mary, born on 19 April.
- 19 June Robert Dudley Fairfoot son of QM Robert Fairfoot and Catherine, born on 1 June.
R. Fairfoot served at Waterloo and became QM Rifle Brigade on 28 April 1825. - 28 July Geraldine Elizabeth Fitzmaurice daughter of Captain John Fitzmaurice and Frances Maria, born on 8 July 1831 was baptised by the Rev Charles William Dodd Chaplain HMS Melville.
- 31 July William Jessup son of Pte Cornelius Jessup and Johanna, born on 10 July.
- 28 Aug Edward Flattery son of Sgt Edward Flattery and Ann, born on 28 July.
- 16 Oct William Lewis son of Pte Joseph Lewis and Margaret, born on 3 October.
- 13 Nov Mary Jane Mills daughter of Cpl Henry Mills and Jane, born on 29 October.
Burials in 1831:
- 23 Jan Pte Andrew Craig aged 22 years.
- 4 Mar Pte Robert Simpkin aged 26 years of Capt Charles Lestock Boileau Coy 2nd/Rifle Bde, died 3 Mar 1831.
- 26 Mar Pte William Phillips aged 23 years.
- 16 May Pte Thomas James aged 36 years.
- 22 May Mary Anne Egan aged 19 years, wife of Armourer Sgt George Egan.
- 27 June Charles Betts aged 3 months, son of Pte William Betts and Hannah.
- 10 Aug Margaret Cordial aged 10 months, daughter of Sgt Henry Cordial.
- 26 Aug Thomas Fleming aged 18 months, son of Thomas Fleming.
- 30 Sep Margaret Evans aged 2 years, daughter of CSgt William Evans.
- 6 Oct Angelique Halfpenny aged 35 years, wife of Sgt W. Halfpenny.
- 4 Nov Pte Josias Bircham aged 37 years.
- 19 Nov William Lessup aged 4 months, son of Cornelius Lessup.
1832 2nd/Rifle Brigade
10 Jan 1832 Lt Col George Brown 2nd Rifles was sworn in as acting Lt Governor and commander of the garrison. He took over the civil administration of Malta during the absence of the governor.
13–23 Feb 507 men of the 2nd/Rifle Brigade embarked for Corfu.
Marriages in 1832:
- 30 Jan Bachelor Lt Sidney Beckwith of Halifax, Nova Scotia to Eliza Mary Harvey, spinster daughter of Samuel and Sarah Harvey of the Naval Arsenal in Malta, of the Parish of Portsea in the County of Southampton.
Baptisms in 1832:
- 15 Oct Catherine Frances Woodford daughter of Capt John Woodford and Penelope, born on 17 September 1832.
J. Woodford became a captain in the Rifle Brigade on 29 October 1825.
Burials in 1832:
- 2 Jan William Taylor aged 2 years, son of Sgt David Taylor.
- 13 Jan Pte James Gregory aged 26 years.
- 30 Jan Pte John Brown aged 25 years.
- 17 Feb Pte David Campbell.
1833 2nd/Rifle Brigade
The Rifle Brigade were in Corfu.
Baptisms in 1833:
- 6 June Clementina Beckwith daughter of 2nd Lt Thomas Sidney Beckwith and Eliza Mary born on 11 January 1833 and privately baptised at Corfu by the Rev H Leeves, was publicly received into the church.
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1841 — 2nd/Rifle Brigade
Mar 1841 Assistant Surgeon Henry Downes 2nd/Rifle Brigade, was most severely reprimanded by the Commander-in-Chief and Sir J W McGrigor for neglecting a child. It was only at the intercession of the commanding officer and Sir J McGrigor that Lord Hill refrained from bringing him to a Court Martial. Downes was censured in front of the whole regiment.
In 1843, the Principal Medical Officer Nova Scotia reported him to be somewhat idle and ineffective with lack of industry and firmness of purpose.
In 1845, the report of his PMO stated that a great improvement had taken place.
In 1847, Mr Downes had an attack of insanity temporary brought on by domestic affliction and a fall from his horse. He was reported well two months later. Despite this adverse confidential report Henry Downes was promoted to the Staff on 1 Sept 1855. He served in the Crimea as the surgeon of 97th Regiment and retired on 7 Aug 1866 with the Hon Rank of Deputy Inspector General.
1853 – 2nd/Rifle Brigade
Burials in 1853:
- 7 Jan 2nd Lt Daniel Sidney Sandford aged 21 years was buried by the Rev William Hare, Chaplain to the Forces.
D S Sandford was commissioned a Second Lieutenant by purchase on 30 March 1849.
1854 2nd/Rifle Brigade
8 Mar 1854 The 2nd/Rifle Brigade arrived from England. It encamped at St Clement's Parade Ground.
29 Mar The 2nd/Rifle Brigade left for Turkey and the Crimea.
Nov The 2nd/Rifle Brigade regiment had 16 officers and 684 men serving in the Crimea. In November, bowel complaints predominated with only 36 of the admissions from wounds. Men in the 1st/Rifle Brigade, which had 19 officers and 678 men in the Crimea, were also laid down with bowel disorders brought on according to their surgeon by exposure. 131 men were admitted to hospital; 13 died of gunshot wounds. 21 admissions and 1 death were ascribed to scurvy.
1855 2nd/Rifle Brigade
Burials in 1855:
- 15 Feb Pte William Cousins aged 19 years.
- 2 Aug Lt A Penrhyn Boileau aged 19 years.
- 2 Nov CSgt Edward Dyer aged 29 years.
- 2 Nov Pte William Hitchman aged 21 years.
- 5 Nov Pte Thomas Prestige aged 20 years.
The 2nd/The Rifle Brigade
1 July 1881 The 2nd/Rifle Brigade became the 2nd/The Prince Consort's Own (Rifle Brigade).
1897 2nd/Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own)
23 Sep 1897 The 2nd/Rifle Brigade left Aldershot for the Royal Albert Docks Woolwich, where it embarked on the Avoca. It disembarked at Malta on 3 October.
It had an average strength of 135 men with 108 admissions (800/1000 mean strength) into hospital. 1 invalid returned to England.
Its average constantly sick was 5.58 (41.33/1000 mean strength). The average sick time to each soldier was 15.09 days. The average duration of cases of sickness was 18.86 days.
The 2nd/Rifle Brigade was quartered at Isola Gate Barracks, San Francesco de Paola Barracks, St John's Cavalier Vittoriosa and Polverista Barracks, all on the Cottonera side of the Grand Harbour.
1898 2nd/Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own)
Average Strength | Admissions Hospital | Deaths | Admissions/1000 | Deaths/1000 |
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682 | 894 | 32 | 1310 | 46.9 |
Admissions into hospital and deaths during the year with ratio of admissions and deaths per 1000 of strength. The average strength of the troops, exclusive of the Royal Malta Artillery, was 7,390 men. |
Its average constantly sick was 56.76 (83.23/1000 mean strength). The average sick time to each soldier was 30.38 days. The average duration of cases of sickness was 23.17 days.
12 July 1898 The 2nd/Rifle Brigade was quartered at Verdala Barracks for 6 months. On 12 July, it left Verdala Barracks and embarked for Egypt on board the Nubia. The battalion disembarked in Alexandria on 16 July. It served in Egypt for 10 weeks.
22 Sep The 2nd/Rifle Brigade, 737 strong, left Alexandria for Crete after fighting in the Nile Campaign. It served in Crete for 3 1/2 months.
Baptisms in 1898:
- 6 Feb Agnes Simpson born 24 Jan 1898, daughter of Agnes and Sgt George William Simpson of Cottonera.
Burials at Rinella Military Cemetery in 1898:
- 31 Jan Pte Charles Hurren aged 22 years, died at Cottonera.
- 4 Feb Pte George Richard Carpenter aged 24 years 11 months, died at Cottonera.
- 14 Oct Pte J Scott aged 25 years, died at Cottonera.
- 28 Oct Pte G Edwards aged 28 years, died at Cottonera.
- 4 Nov Pte Henry Todd aged 23 years, died at Cottonera.
- 7 Dec L/Sgt William Albert Smith aged 23 years, died at Cottonera.
- 28 Dec Pte Albert Edward Vokes aged 23 years, died at Cottonera.
Burials in Pietà Military Cemetery in 1898:
- 5 Apr Pte James Monk, aged 24 years.
- 6 Oct Pte William Irvine, aged 26 years.
- 26 Oct Pte Charles Vincent aged 21 years 4 months.
- 17 Dec Pte Thomas Ellis aged 19 years 1 month.
1899 2nd/Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own)
Detachment of 87 men left in Malta.
Burials in 1899:
- 11 Mar 1899 Pte Edward Boyt aged 24 years died at Cottonera and was buried in Rinella Cemetery.
2 Oct The 2nd/Rifle Brigade left Crete for Natal on board the transport Jelunga.
The 2nd/The Rifle Brigade
1933 2nd/Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own)
29 Sept 1933 The 2nd/Rifle Brigade arrived from England on the Neuralia. It occupied St Andrew's Barracks, with detachments at Casemate Barracks Floriana.
31 Dec Strength: 549 men.
1934 2nd/Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own)
31 Dec 1934 Strength: 845 men.
1935 2nd/Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own)
30 June 1935 Strength: 839 men.
31 Dec Strength: 845 men.
1936 2nd/Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own)
30 June 1936 Strength: 563 men (short term).
1937 2nd/Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own)
30 June 1937 Strength: 508 men.
30 Dec The 2nd/Rifle Brigade left for India on board the Dunera.
Baptisms at the Barracca Garrison Church Valletta in 1937:
- 20 Dec Barbara May Marshall born 19 December 1937, daughter of Ivy Lily and L/Cpl Joseph Marshall of Married Quarters, St Andrews Barracks, Pembroke.
The 4th/The Rifle Brigade
1858 4th/Rifle Brigade
11 Aug 1858 The 4th/Rifle Brigade embarked for Malta on 11 August 1858.
1 Sep 1858 Strength: 38 Officers, 38 NCOs, 18 Buglers/Drummers, 579 rank and file, 673 total all ranks. (Total garrison strength 4,849 rank and file).
Baptisms in 1858:
- 12 Sep Thomas Jameson born 27 August 1858, son of Harriet and CSgt Joseph Jameson.
- 21 Nov Hannah Sophie Badger born 29 October 1858, daughter of Diana and CSgt John Badger.
Burials at Floriana Cemetery in 1858:
- 16 Sep Pte Frederick Andrews aged 18 years 5 months.
- 5 Oct Pte James Ward aged 18 years.
- 23 Oct Pte Joseph Smith aged 25 years.
- 26 Oct Mary Coward Matthews aged 1 year 6 months, daughter of Pte Charles Matthews.
- 30 Nov Fanny Clements aged 1 year, daughter of Bugle Major Clements.
- 18 Dec CSgt James Crouch aged 35 years 8 months.
1859 4th/Rifle Brigade
1 Jan 1859 The 4th/Rifle Brigade arrived from England on the Urgent, with 2 Coys on the Perseverance.
Strength: 38 Officers, 34 NCOs, 20 Buglers/Drummers, 586 rank and file, 678 total all ranks. (Total garrison strength 4,537 rank and file).
1 Feb Strength: 39 Officers, 37 NCOs, 20 Buglers/Drummers, 733 rank and file, 829 total all ranks. (Total garrison strength 4,771 rank and file).
1 Mar–26 Sep The men were at Lower St Elmo Barracks.
1 Apr Strength: 37 Officers, 38 NCOs, 20 Buglers/Drummers, 721 rank and file, 816 total all ranks. (Total garrison strength 5005 effective rank and file, 5650 (Establisment).
1 Jun Strength: 37 Officers, 39 NCOs, 21 Buglers/Drummers, 817 rank and file, 914 total all ranks. (Total garrison strength 6,937 rank and file).
1 Aug Strength: 37 Officers, 41 NCOs, 21 Buglers/Drummers, 799 rank and file, 898 total all ranks. (Total garrison strength 6897 rank and file).
26 Sep The 4th/Rifle Bde moved from Lower St Elmo Barracks and took over the quarters at Fort Ricasoli previously occupied by the 2nd/23rd Regiment.
27 Sep–31 Dec 1859 The men were at Fort Ricasoli.
In 1859, the regiment had 309.2 admissions from fever per 1000 of mean strength with 17.32 deaths from fever per 1000 of mean strength.
1 Dec 1859 Strength: 39 Officers, 43 NCOs, 21 Buglers/Drummers, 799 rank and file, 902 total all ranks. (Total garrison strength 7,044 rank and file).
Marriages in the Collegiate Church of St Paul's Valletta in 1859:
- 22 Mar Bachelor Cpl John Charles Jesse to Amelia Nickson, spinster of Enniskillen, Ireland.
Baptisms in 1859:
- 9 Jan Priscilla Spriggs born 14 December 1858, daughter of Sarah Ann and CSgt John Spriggs.
- 9 Jan George Thomas Clements born 24 December 1858, son of Elizabeth and Bugle Major Thomas Clements.
- 17 Apr Thomas Richard Macartney born 31 March 1859, son of Emma and School Master 3rd Class Thomas Henry Macartney.
- 15 May Robert Brooks Melmoth born 22 March 1859, son of Elizabeth and Pte George Melmoth.
- 7 Aug Charles Harry Jesse born 30 June 1859, son of Emelia and Cpl Charles Jesse.
- 25 Dec James Alexander Gilbert Menaugh born 15 October 1859, son of Margaret and Pte Gilbert Menaugh. Pte Menaugh transferred to the Army Hospital Corps in Malta on 31 Oct 1860.
Burials in Rock Gate Cemetery in 1859:
- 1 Oct Pte Manuel James aged 20 years.
- 17 Nov Pte Richard Lane aged 20 years.
- 19 Nov Pte Henry Davies aged 18 years.
- 25 Nov Pte Henry Smith aged 27 years.
- 26 Nov Pte Joshua Hawkins aged 26 years.
- 6 Dec Pte George James Jones aged 25 years.
- 15 Dec Pte George Hume aged 32 years.
Burials in Floriana in 1859:
- 10 Jan Sgt Thomas Wigley aged 20 years.
- 24 Mar Hannah Sophia Badger aged 4 months, daughter of Sgt Maj John Badger.
- 31 Mar Pte Charles Bolwell aged 20 years.
- 21 May Pte George Page aged 21 years.
- 6 Aug Thomas Jameson aged 11 months son of Sgt John Jameson.
- 8 Aug Pte John Gambrill aged 27 years.
- 8 Aug Pte Edward Lovatt aged 20 years.
- 16 Aug George Thomas Clements aged 7 months 2 week, son of Bugle Major T Clements.
- 13 Sep Pte Thomas Wood aged 20 years.
- 27 Dec Sgt John Spriggs aged 39 years.
1860 4th/Rifle Brigade
Average Strength | Admissions Hospital | Deaths | Admissions/1000 | Deaths/1000 |
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857 | 591 | 7 | 690 | 8.17 |
Admissions into hospital and deaths during the year with ratio of admissions and deaths per 1000 of strength. The average strength of the troops, exclusive of the Royal Malta Fencibles, was 5,950 men. |
1 Jan 1860 Strength: 39 Officers, 43 NCOs, 21 Buglers/Drummers, 789 rank and file, 892 total all ranks (Total garrison strength 7,018 rank and file).
In 1860, 254 soldiers were admitted with continued fevers with 1 death. A private soldier of the Rifle Brigade committed suicide by throwing himself from the balcony of the regimental hospital.
In June, when admissions from Continued Fevers from the 3rd Regiment became very numerous, tents were pitched for 200 of the men to sleep in with a view to diminish the over crowding in barracks. As this approach appeared to prove satisfactory, it was adopted in July by the 1st/22nd Foot, the 23rd Foot and Rifle Brigade and the rooms on the ground floor of Lower St Elmo Barracks were vacated by the married men of the 23rd Regiment. On 20 Sept, detachments were sent by the various regiments to Pembroke Camp for rifle practice and the barracks were thus relieved for the remainder of the year by about 1200 men.
The 4th/Rifle Bde was quartered in Forts Ricasoli and San Salvatore.
Burials at Rock Gate Cemetery in 1860:
- 2 Jan Pte Richard Dunn aged 20 years.
- 18 Jan Pte Richard Goodyer aged 20 years.
- 30 Jan Pte Richard Davis aged 23 years.
- 27 Feb Pte William Baldwin aged 23 years.
- 1 Mar Charles Henry Jesse aged 8 months, son of Sgt John Charles Jesse.
- 12 Mar Elizabeth Milmoth aged 44 years, wife of Pte G Milmoth.
- 17 July Bugler Samuel Mullock aged 20 years 6 months.
- 20 July Pte Thomas Cook aged 21 years.
- 24 July Pte Joseph Crowther aged 20 years.
1861 4th/Rifle Brigade
In 1861, the regiment had an average strength of 870 men, 432 hospital admissions (496 admissions per 1000 of mean strength) with 3 deaths in hospital and 3 death out of hospital and 1 death among the invalids (8.05 deaths per 1000 of mean strength).
Burials at Floriana Cemetery in 1861:
- 16 June Julia Harriet Vaughan aged 4 months, daughter of Sgt F Vaughan.
- 8 Aug Annie Dawson aged 1 year 7 months, daughter of Sgt William Dawson.
- 15 Aug Pte William Holdcroft aged 26 years.
- 22 Oct Pte William Jackson aged 22 years.
1862 4th/The Prince Consort's Own Rifle Brigade
In 1862, the regiment had an average strength of 864 men, 352 hospital admissions (407 admissions per 1000 of mean strength) with 5 deaths in hospital and 1 out of hospital (6.94 deaths per 1000 of mean strength).
The 4th/Rifle Brigade were quartered at Fort Manoel, Lazaretto, and Plague Hospital.
Burials at Floriana Cemetery in 1862:
- 14 Apr Thomas Gregory aged 23 years.
- 15 Apr Pte George Perry aged 21 years.
1863 4th/The Prince Consort's Own Rifle Brigade
1863 The regiment had an average strength of 601 men, with 188 hospital admissions and 4 deaths in hospital.
17 Sep 1863 The 4th/The Prince Consort's Own Rifle Brigade embarked for Gibraltar. It was replaced in Malta by the 100th (Prince of Wales's Royal Canadians) Regiment of Foot.
The 4th/The Rifle Brigade
1905 4th/Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own)
16 Nov 1905 On 8 Nov 1905, The 4th/Rifle Brigade embarked at Southampton from Chatham on the Assaye. It disembarked at Malta on 16 November. The men were at Pembroke Barracks, Mellieha Barracks, and Ghajn Tuffieha, but then moved to Floriana Barracks and Fort Manoel.
Burials in 1905:
- 22 Dec Pte Alfred Henry Davis, aged 19 years of Pembroke Barracks in Pietà Military Cemetery.
1906 4th/Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own)
1906 The 4th/Rifle Brigade was at St George's Barracks, Pembroke. 80 men fell ill with Simple Continued Fever, which was attributed to the battalion first exposure of the hot Maltese summer.
Baptisms in 1906:
- 2 Sep Ethel Harrison born on 3 July 1906, daughter of Mary and CSgt Frank Frederick Harrison, resident at St Georges Barracks Pembroke.
Burials in Pietà Military Cemetery in 1906:
- 19 Feb Elsie Poole aged 2 years 3 months, daughter of CSgt Edward and Eleanor Poole.
- 24 Sep Albert Victor Johnson aged 18 days, son of A/Cpl Johnson.
- 21 Dec Pte Daniel Phillips aged 21 years of Floriana Barracks was buried in Rinella Military Cemetery.
1907 4th/Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own)
1907 Four companies were at Floriana Barracks (HQ Coy), and four companies in the huts at Fort Manoel. During the summer of 1907, there was an outbreak of Simple Continued Fever. This assumed an epidemic form among the non-commissioned officers and men of "C" Company at Floriana Barracks. The number of admissions from simple continued fevers from the battalion was 119. Of these, twenty six were from Fort Manoel or from the companies of musketry camp; the remaining ninety-three were from Floriana. The companies were sent to Mtarfa for a change of air in an attempt to reduce the incidence of fever.
Burials in Pietà Military Cemetery in 1907:
- 24 Jan Bdr Joseph ? Stulholman aged 29 years.
- 27 Mar Rfln Percival Prescott aged 17 years.
1908 4th/Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own)
1908 The men were at St Andrew's Barracks. There were 17 cases of pyrexia of uncertain origin.
Baptisms in 1908:
- 1 Mar Harry Cameron Canning born on 10 February 1908, son of May and Sgt Harry Canning, resident at St Andrews Barracks Married Quarters, Pembroke.
- 4 Mar Albert Francis Hall born on 20 February 1908, son of Wilhelmina and Sgt William George Hall, resident at St Andrews Barracks Married Quarters, Pembroke.
Burials in Pietà Military Cemetery in 1908:
- 6 Feb Cpl Ernest F Woolaway aged 31 years 6 months.
1909 4th/Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own)
22 Jan 1909 The 4th/Rifle Brigade embarked for Alexandria on the Braemar Castle.
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