Alfred Templeman facts for kids
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Alfred Templeman
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| Born | 1833 Uplyme, Devonshire |
| Died | 7 December 1914 Hazelwood, Budleigh Salterton, Devonshire |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/ |
 British Army |
| Years of service | 1852 - 1887 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | 21st Regiment of Foot |
| Battles/wars | Crimean War Siege of Sevastopol Battle of the Alma Battle of Inkerman Battle of the Great Redan Battle of Kinburn (1855) Battle of Balaclava |
| Awards | Legion of Honour, 5th Class |
Alfred Templeman (born 1833, died 1914) was a brave soldier in the British Army. He served for 35 years and fought in many important battles during the Crimean War. He went to school at King's School, Bruton. Later, he even helped with horse races in a place called Rangoon!
Military Adventures
Alfred Templeman started his army journey in 1852. He became a second lieutenant in the 21st Regiment of Foot. A year later, in 1853, he was promoted to lieutenant.
Fighting in the Crimean War
Templeman was right on the front lines during the Crimean War. This war was fought between 1853 and 1856. It involved Russia against an alliance of countries like Britain, France, and the Ottoman Empire.
He fought in the famous Battle of Inkerman, where he got a small hand injury. He also took part in other big battles like Sevastopol and Battle of Balaclava. He was part of the attack on the Redan and an expedition to Kinburn.
Because of his bravery, he was promoted to captain in 1855.
For his service in Crimea, he received a special award from France. It was called the Legion of Honour, given by the Emperor of France. He also got the Crimea Medal with special clasps for Alma, Balaklava, Inkermann, and Sebastopol. These clasps showed he had fought in those specific battles.
A Long Army Career
In 1857, Templeman became an instructor, teaching soldiers how to use their muskets (a type of rifle).
He traveled a lot with his battalion. He was stationed in places like Newport, Dublin, and even far-off places like Bellary in India. He survived a serious sickness called cholera there.
He continued to rise through the ranks. In 1868, he became a major. His battalion then marched from Secunderabad to Madras and later went to Burma. He became a lieutenant-colonel in 1878 and took charge of the First Battalion.
Finally, in 1881, he was promoted to colonel. A few years later, in 1887, he retired from the army as an Honorary Major-General. He had served his country for 35 years!
Remembering a Hero
Today, there is a special plaque in memory of Alfred Templeman. You can find it at the Auld Kirk of Ayr, Scotland.
