Shooting Match 2nd v 3rd Essex Volunteer Rifles - 1863
On 2 November 1863 a shooting competition took place betwwen A company of the 2nd EVR led by Captain Ibbetson and the 3rd EVR led by Captain Hill.
The match resulted in a tie.
Teams
2nd EVR ( Brentwood)
Captain T Hill
Lt W R Preston
Ensign T Hill
Sgts C D Taylor & S Bush
Cpl J Hill
Ptes J Cooper, G Davey, G Palmer & J White
3rd EVT ( Ilford)
Ensign Mitchell
QMS Croxton
Sgts S Glenny & Fitt
Cpls Chaplin & W Whiskar
Ptes W Blewitt , J Whiskar, E Gatty & Agar