| A sensitive portrait of George Sydney Carr of the 3rd Regiment of Foot, The Buffs, taken in Ireland sometime around 1870. Carr was Born in Sedghill, Northumberland on 26 February, 1846 and entered the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Foot as an ensign by purchase on 4 July, 1865. Lieutenant by purchase - 24 March, 1869 Captain - 11 October, 1876 Exchanged into the 82nd Regiment of Foot - 17 January, 1877 Major The South Lancashire Regiment (ex-82nd Foot) - 1 April, 1882 Adjutant in the 1st Volunteer Battalion of the Cheshire Regiment- 1885 Lieutenant Colonel - 26 February, 1894 Retired Pay - before 1896 His dog's name is lost to history although it appears to be a Setter. His overseas service included the West Indies from 17 October 1865 to 26 June, 1866, the East Indies from 3nd August, 1868 to 22 April, 1870. He was married to Rose Liptrott on 26 October, 1869 in Mussoorie India. They had two daughters, Edith Rose, born on 11 August, 1870 and Mabel born on 17 January, 1873. Carr does not appear to have seen any service in the field during his years with the colours. The signature on the reverse of the photograph seems to match that on his service papers. Carte de Visite J. Magill - Photographer 7 Donegall Place 7, Belfast, Ireland c. 1870 |
