Polish Lancers attacking the Colour Party of the 3rd Buffs at the Battle of Albuhera on 16th May 1811 in the Peninsular War.
Marshal Beresford’s hard fought battle against Marshal Soult on 16th May 1811 during the Peninsular War, with his army of British, Portuguese and Spanish troops.
The Battle of Albuhera is an important battle for the 3rd Old Buffs (from 1882 the East Kent Regiment). Lieutenant Latham was carrying the King’s Colour of 1st Buffs, when the regiment came under heavy attack by the Polish Lancers of the French Imperial Guard.
Ensign Walsh and the sergeants forming the Escort to the Colour became casualties. A lancer attacked Latham who fought him off, losing an arm in the combat.
