7th Essex Volunteer Rifles - Rifle Competition 1871

In 30 December 1871 the 7th Essex Volunteer Rifles held a shooting competition at Southend.

The competition was supervised by Captain Tawke.

The contestants included

Sgt's W Thorp (Leigh) and Reeves (Sutton)

Cpl's F Josceleyne (Leigh) and Hardy (Rochford)

Privates H Cotgrove (Leigh), F Woosnam (Southend) and Brand