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