Tucker, Thomas

Wanganui, August 12,
Thomas Tucker, lately arrived from Nelson, and an old Crimean veteran, was found dead in his bed this morning.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 10569, 13 August 1896, Page 2

Smith, William

Another Crimean veteran has passed away in the person of William Smith, who died suddenly at Camberley. Smith had served in the Dragoon Guards for 22 years and 96 days, and was present with his regiment at the charge of the Light Brigade at Balaclava, subsequently receiving the Crimean medal with three clasps for Balaclava, Inkermann, and Sebastopol. He also received the Turkish medal.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 8568, 23 June 1894, Page 2

Swan, Peter Penman

died 11 November 1893 at his residence Market Square, Wanganui aged 62 years

A very old resident of Wanganui, Mr Peter Penman Swan, passed away last night after a lingering illness, the disease being cancer in the throat. The deceased was a Crimean veteran, having three medals, and he also served with credit in the 14th Regiment. He had resided for the past 18 years in Wanganui, and up till lately was relieving warder at the local gaol. He was a brother of the late Mr James Swan, well-known in Wanganui, and was 62 years of age. The funeral has been arranged to take place at 3.80 to-morrow afternoon.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXVII, Issue 8324, 11 November 1893, Page 2