9th Essex Volunteer Rifles - Marksmen 1861
Riflemen who acheived first class standard with their rifles were denoted as marksmen and entitled to wear a rifle and starts badge on their left arm
In August 1861 following instruction from Sgt Major Henderson the below men of the 9th EVR qualified as marksmen
Captain Crouch
Ensign Howlett
Colour Sgt Dixon
Sergeants Morgan and Huxley
Corporal West
Privates Barwick, Marks and Browns