Russian's Plucky Last Fight on the Tungchow Sergt. Ivan V. Tikhomiroff, who was killed when defending the British and American children on the Tungchow, had led a life character-zed by gallantry, he having been gazetted on numerous occasions while serving in the Russian Imperial Army, Among his honours was the Cross of St. George.
'Born in Kazan in 1805 he entered the Russian Army in 1915. His special talents being recognized, he' was seat to the Officers Training School and graduated in 1918 with th rank of Ueutenant. He fought gal lantly on the German frontier, and, with the Bolshevik uprising, entered the service of Admiral Koltchak, again being credited with gallant conduct.
Captured by the Reds, he faced a firing squad and was left for dead, but, though seriously wounded, he crawled away, and recovered with the assistance of peasantry. From Chita he went to Tientsin, later joining the White Russians in the Shantung army. In 1090, he arrived in Shanghai and joined a local riding school. He was transferred to the Russian detachment in the French [Concession, and, as from September, 1034, he became one of the anti-piracy [guards on the Tungchow.
Deceased has no living relatives, Dut, in ense his remains are forwarded to Shanghai, the Cross of St. George Society Will accord fitting honours.
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