Crimean War Formation
The 3rd Division took part in the Crimean War and fought in the Battle of Alma and the Siege of Sevastopol (1854–1855)
- Commanding General:Lieutenant-General Sir Richard England
- 5th Brigade: Brigadier-General Sir John Campbell
- 4th King’s Own Royal Regiment
- 38th (1st Staffordshire) Regiment of Foot
- 50th (Queen's Own) Regiment of Foot
- 6th Brigade: Brigade-General Eyre
- 1st Royal Regiment
- 28th (North Gloucestershire) Regiment of Foot
- 44th (East Essex) Regiment of Foot
- Two field batteries Royal Artillery
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