He served as a captain in the Crimean War 1854 -- 55 , including the Siege of Sevastopol .
Was present at the Battle of Alma ( Sep 1854 ) and at the Battle of Inkerman ( Nov 1854 ) , where captain was wounded .
He served as a captain in the Crimean War 1854 -- 55 , including the Siege of Sevastopol and was present at the Battle of Alma ( Sep 1854 ) and at the Battle of Inkerman ( Nov 1854 ) , where he was wounded .