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Category: Henry Baynes (1795-1844)

A Life Shaped by War – and Peace

Henry Baynes (1785-1844): A Waterloo artillery officer who survived war, wounds, and service abroad - yet a small act of kindness in 1834 reveals the man behind the medals.

Natalie Mayhew Henry Baynes (1795-1844) March 18, 2026March 18, 2026 5 Minutes

Funny Where Life Took Them
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