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http://boerwar.forumotion.com/index.htm]]> GENERAL DISCUSSION AREA Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:34:48 GMT http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/general-discussion-area-f2/links-to-sister-forums-t117.htm#121 http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/general-discussion-area-f2/links-to-sister-forums-t117.htm http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/british-uniforms-weapons-f3/the-gatling-gun-t127.htm Admin Machine gun. The Gatling gun consists of ten barrels which revolve round a central axis. The centre fire cartridges are fed into the gun from a magazine mounted on top which holds 240 rounds. The barrels are rotated manually by a hand crank at the rear of the gun - turning the crank forward rotates the entire barrel and lock unit. Each barrel is fired as it reaches the lower right hand position. The calibre is 0.65in. The gun is mounted on a naval cone mounting. The Royal Navy adopted the Gatling ... British Uniforms. Weapons. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:36:10 GMT http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/british-uniforms-weapons-f3/the-gatling-gun-t127.htm#132 http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/british-uniforms-weapons-f3/the-gatling-gun-t127.htm http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/zulu-uniforms-weapons-f4/zulu-assegai-t126.htm Admin The Zulu produced at least 20 different types of spear. Perhaps the best known of these is the assegai, which was also used by several other Nguni groups in Southern Africa. It was a throwing spear (javelin) as can be seen from the narrow, leaf-shaped blade and long, slender tapering shaft. The conventional assegai, such as this one, is light and around 1.8m long (as tall as a man). In the hand of a skilled thrower, its range was 60-70m. Several assegai were carried in the left hand, behind the ... Zulu Uniforms. Weapons Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:34:34 GMT http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/zulu-uniforms-weapons-f4/zulu-assegai-t126.htm#131 http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/zulu-uniforms-weapons-f4/zulu-assegai-t126.htm http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/zulu-uniforms-weapons-f4/zulu-stabbing-axe-t125.htm Admin This is a Zulu stabbing axe (known as an isizenze). It has a haft with a bulbous head, similar to a Zulu knobkerrie (club), and the asymmetrical blade has a serrated back edge.

Such weapons were used in pre-battle rituals whereby a black bull was sacrificed in order to appease and invoke divine or ancestral powers.]]> Zulu Uniforms. Weapons Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:33:39 GMT http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/zulu-uniforms-weapons-f4/zulu-stabbing-axe-t125.htm#130 http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/zulu-uniforms-weapons-f4/zulu-stabbing-axe-t125.htm http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/zulu-war-battles-f1/list-of-casualties-after-inyzane-t124.htm Admin List of Casualties after Inyzane 12th January, 1879, at Isipezi. KILLED. Privates Two, N.N.C. WOUNDED. Lieutenant Purvis, N.N.C. Corporal Mayor, N.N.C. Private Twelve, N.N.C. 18th January, 1879, in Zululand, on march with Colonel Wood's column. WOUNDED. Private Jack, Wood's Irregulars. Private Slanyola, Wood's Irregulars. 20th January, 1879, in Zululand, on march with Colonel Wood's column. WOUNDED. Trooper J. Berry, F.L. Horse. Trooper Randall, F.L. Horse. 22nd ... Zulu War Battles Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:32:32 GMT http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/zulu-war-battles-f1/list-of-casualties-after-inyzane-t124.htm#129 http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/zulu-war-battles-f1/list-of-casualties-after-inyzane-t124.htm http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/zulu-war-battles-f1/the-battle-of-ulundi-t123.htm Admin Original Spelling included. ULUNDL Before daybreak next morning, the Irregular cavalry, Colonel Buller stole quietly out of camp and crossed the river, cautiously advancing in the semi-darkness. Fortunately the enemy had withdrawn entirely from the neighbourhood of the river. This was of the utmost importance. In not disputing the passage of the drift, the Zulus abandoned their last opportunity of taking the British troops at a disadvantage. Here, as elsewhere throughout the war, they exhibited ... Zulu War Battles Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:31:39 GMT http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/zulu-war-battles-f1/the-battle-of-ulundi-t123.htm#128 http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/zulu-war-battles-f1/the-battle-of-ulundi-t123.htm http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/events-and-other-important-dates-relating-to-the-azw-f11/rorkes-drift-defender-thomas-dawerededication-wellington-somerset-t122.htm Admin Rorke’s Drift defender Thomas Dawe.Rededication Wellington Somerset Just to let you know there is a forthcoming event in Wellington Somerset. a rededication to the Rorke’s Drift defender Thomas Dawe has been organised by Cpl Tim Needham from the Royal Marines. The event will hopefully take place on a Sunday in April or May, Cpl Tim Needham is waiting to hear back from the band of the Royal Welsh to see if they can get involved by providing a couple of buglers & even their Regimental ... Events and other important dates relating to the AZW Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:29:35 GMT http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/events-and-other-important-dates-relating-to-the-azw-f11/rorkes-drift-defender-thomas-dawerededication-wellington-somerset-t122.htm#126 http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/events-and-other-important-dates-relating-to-the-azw-f11/rorkes-drift-defender-thomas-dawerededication-wellington-somerset-t122.htm http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/the-ones-history-books-forgot-about-f7/sir-george-john-scott-warrender-of-lochend-7th-baronet-kcb-kcvo-t121.htm Admin Sir George John Scott Warrender of Lochend, 7th Baronet K.C.B. K.C.V.O. (31 July 1860 – 8 January 1917) was a Vice-Admiral in the Royal Navy during World War I. Warrender was the son of Sir George Warrender, 6th Baronet (1825-1901) and Helen Purves-Hume-Campbell, born at Bruntsfield House, Edinburgh. He married Lady Ethel Maud Ashley Cooper, daughter of the 8th earl of Shaftesbury, on 6 February 1894 at St. Paul's Church, Knightsbridge, London. He had three children, Sir Victor Alexander ... The Ones History Books Forgot About. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:28:27 GMT http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/the-ones-history-books-forgot-about-f7/sir-george-john-scott-warrender-of-lochend-7th-baronet-kcb-kcvo-t121.htm#125 http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/the-ones-history-books-forgot-about-f7/sir-george-john-scott-warrender-of-lochend-7th-baronet-kcb-kcvo-t121.htm http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/the-ones-history-books-forgot-about-f7/10-battery-7-th-brigade-t120.htm Admin 10 BATTERY, 7 TH BRIGADE. Capts. MacLean and Evans arrived at Durban on the 26th March 1880, with half a battery of Garrison Artillery,Three 7-pounder guns, and a co. of the 88th Connaught Rangers, forming a detachment sent from Mauritius onReceipt of the news of the disaster at Isandlwana.Major Owen, who had been sent to Malta to represent the War Office on the important committee of inquiry on The bursting of a gun o n board H.M.S. “Thunderer,” arrived in Natal shortly afterwards, and, ... The Ones History Books Forgot About. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:26:52 GMT http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/the-ones-history-books-forgot-about-f7/10-battery-7-th-brigade-t120.htm#124 http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/the-ones-history-books-forgot-about-f7/10-battery-7-th-brigade-t120.htm http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/the-ones-history-books-forgot-about-f7/services-of-officers-of-no-11-battery-7th-brigade-t119.htm Admin 11 BATTERY, 7 TH BRIGADE. Thu Feb 11, 2010 6:30 pm No. 11 BATTERY, 7 TH BRIGADE. Lieut. Col. Tremlett’s battery served with the Field Force through the whole of the war a heavy share of arduous and important d uty falling to its lo t. The HQ were with Wood’s Column throughout its various operations,including the action at the Zunguin Nek on the 24th Jan.; the battle of Khambula, on the 19th March; and the battle of Ulundi, on the 4th July - a detachment being also present at the action ... The Ones History Books Forgot About. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:26:10 GMT http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/the-ones-history-books-forgot-about-f7/services-of-officers-of-no-11-battery-7th-brigade-t119.htm#123 http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/the-ones-history-books-forgot-about-f7/services-of-officers-of-no-11-battery-7th-brigade-t119.htm http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/the-ones-history-books-forgot-about-f7/services-of-officers-of-the-17th-duke-of-cambridges-own-lancers-t118.htm Admin SERVICES OF OFFICERS OF THE 17TH (DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE’S OWN) LANCERS. Colonel. D.C. Drury-Lowe, C.B. (Late 17th Lancers.) Commanded the regiment. throughout its operations in the Campaign, including the cavalry affair at eZungeni, and the battle of Ulundi. Bt. Lieut. Col. Boulderson, S. Served with the Regiment. throughout its operations in the campaign. Was present at the Battle of Ulundi. (Mentioned in despatches, Brevet of Lieut. Colonel.) Captain. Clark, S.Y. Served with the Regiment. ... The Ones History Books Forgot About. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:25:08 GMT http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/the-ones-history-books-forgot-about-f7/services-of-officers-of-the-17th-duke-of-cambridges-own-lancers-t118.htm#122 http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/the-ones-history-books-forgot-about-f7/services-of-officers-of-the-17th-duke-of-cambridges-own-lancers-t118.htm http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/pictorial-catalogue-of-azw-graves-f14/lieutenant-arthur-williamson-alsager-pollock-1-13th-t116.htm Admin Date of Birth - 3rd July 1853 First Appointment - Lieutenant (from Militia) - Somersetshire Light Infantry - 20th November 1875 Deputy Assistant Commissariat General (Probationer) - Commissariat and Transport Staff (based at Aldershot (12th Company)) - 4th July 1883 South African War - 1878-9 - Kaffir Campaign. Expedition against Sekukuni - Zulu Campaign; Engagement at Zungen Nek, action at Kambula and Battle of Ulundi. Medal with Clasp. Grave, Bishop's Waltham, Hampshire, England Photo ... Pictorial catalogue of AZW graves Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:32:32 GMT http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/pictorial-catalogue-of-azw-graves-f14/lieutenant-arthur-williamson-alsager-pollock-1-13th-t116.htm#120 http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/pictorial-catalogue-of-azw-graves-f14/lieutenant-arthur-williamson-alsager-pollock-1-13th-t116.htm http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/pictorial-catalogue-of-azw-graves-f14/colonel-william-christian-anderson-t115.htm Admin Date of Death: 28/06/1917 Son of William Christian Anderson and Wilhelmina Harriett Gordon Anderson; husband of the late Mary Anderson, of 36, Khartoum Rd., Southampton. Re-joined on outbreak of war. Served in the Zulu (1879) and Egyptian (1885) Campaigns. Born at Southampton. Grave/Memorial Reference: 2895. Cemetery: CADDER CEMETERY Photo By 1879Graves Pictorial catalogue of AZW graves Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:31:11 GMT http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/pictorial-catalogue-of-azw-graves-f14/colonel-william-christian-anderson-t115.htm#119 http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/pictorial-catalogue-of-azw-graves-f14/colonel-william-christian-anderson-t115.htm http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/pictorial-catalogue-of-azw-graves-f14/bugler-fred-jackson-natal-carbineers-kia-isandlwana-t114.htm Admin Bugler Fred Jackson, Natal Carbineers KIA Isandlwana. Born Dec 1862, Bradford Yorkshire. He was my great uncle. The first photo is the memorial to him on the family tomb in the old cemetery in Commercial Road, Pietermaritzburg. The second photo is the memorial at Isandlwana. A further family connection is that Fred's brother, Percy, became an architect and was commissioned to design and supervise the memorial at Isandlwana. You can see the similarity of both memorials as they share a design and ... Pictorial catalogue of AZW graves Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:28:11 GMT http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/pictorial-catalogue-of-azw-graves-f14/bugler-fred-jackson-natal-carbineers-kia-isandlwana-t114.htm#116 http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/pictorial-catalogue-of-azw-graves-f14/bugler-fred-jackson-natal-carbineers-kia-isandlwana-t114.htm http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/pictorial-catalogue-of-azw-graves-f14/janet-helen-wells-sister-janet-t113.htm Admin

Photo by 1879Graves]]> Pictorial catalogue of AZW graves Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:26:49 GMT http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/pictorial-catalogue-of-azw-graves-f14/janet-helen-wells-sister-janet-t113.htm#115 http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/pictorial-catalogue-of-azw-graves-f14/janet-helen-wells-sister-janet-t113.htm http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/pictorial-catalogue-of-azw-graves-f14/surgeon-major-caleb-sherar-wills-t112.htm Admin Surgeon-Major Caleb Sherar Wills Campaigns - Zulu War 1879. Senior Medical Officer at Base of Operations, Durban and Lines of Communications between Durban and Lower Thukela. Also Sanitary Embarking Officer at Durban. Died 12th October 1906, Ashton with Stodday. Medals - CB (Military), South Africa Medal but no clasp. Grave. Lancaster Cemetery, Lancashire, England. Pictorial catalogue of AZW graves Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:06:03 GMT http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/pictorial-catalogue-of-azw-graves-f14/surgeon-major-caleb-sherar-wills-t112.htm#114 http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/pictorial-catalogue-of-azw-graves-f14/surgeon-major-caleb-sherar-wills-t112.htm http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/pictorial-catalogue-of-azw-graves-f14/lieutenant-ralph-arthur-penrhyn-clements-t111.htm Admin Served in South Africa 5th March 1875 - 1st June 1881 (WO76/235). Served against the Galekas and was present at Newmarks. Served in the Zulu War 1879, present at Ulundi. Served in Burma at Bbur, in which action he was severely wounded, and at Taindah where he was slightly wounded. Served in South Africa, 1900 - 1902. CB; DSO; South Africa Medal with Clasp 1877-8-9; India General Service Medal 1854 with Clasps Burma 1885 - 87; Burma 1887 - 89; Queen’s South Africa Medal with Clasps Cape Colony, ... Pictorial catalogue of AZW graves Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:05:20 GMT http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/pictorial-catalogue-of-azw-graves-f14/lieutenant-ralph-arthur-penrhyn-clements-t111.htm#113 http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/pictorial-catalogue-of-azw-graves-f14/lieutenant-ralph-arthur-penrhyn-clements-t111.htm http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/pictorial-catalogue-of-azw-graves-f14/henry-macleod-leslie-rundle-t110.htm Admin Henry Macleod Leslie Rundle was born on January 6th, 1856, and entered the Royal Artillery as a Lieutenant in August, 1876. He soon saw service, first in South Africa, in 1879-81, where he went through both the Zulu and Transvaal campaigns, winning mentions in Despatches for both. In the former he was present at Ulundi, in the latter he took part in the heroic defence of Potchefstroom, in the course of which he was wounded. In 1882 young Rundle served in the Egyptian Expedition and was present ... Pictorial catalogue of AZW graves Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:04:08 GMT http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/pictorial-catalogue-of-azw-graves-f14/henry-macleod-leslie-rundle-t110.htm#112 http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/pictorial-catalogue-of-azw-graves-f14/henry-macleod-leslie-rundle-t110.htm http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/pictorial-catalogue-of-azw-graves-f14/lieutenant-n-newnham-davis-t109.htm Admin Lieutenant N Newnham-Davis served with the Mounted Infantry in the Head-Quarters Columns, performing much important duty in reconnoitring. Lieutenant Nathaniel Newnham-Davis Grave. Silchester, Hampshire, England Pictorial catalogue of AZW graves Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:03:13 GMT http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/pictorial-catalogue-of-azw-graves-f14/lieutenant-n-newnham-davis-t109.htm#111 http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/pictorial-catalogue-of-azw-graves-f14/lieutenant-n-newnham-davis-t109.htm http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/pictorial-catalogue-of-azw-graves-f14/major-general-john-fletcher-owen-t108.htm Admin
Place where his ashes were interred. Woking Crematorium, Surrey, England


Major General John Fletcher Owen
State Library of Queensland]]> Pictorial catalogue of AZW graves Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:01:21 GMT http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/pictorial-catalogue-of-azw-graves-f14/major-general-john-fletcher-owen-t108.htm#110 http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/pictorial-catalogue-of-azw-graves-f14/major-general-john-fletcher-owen-t108.htm http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/pictorial-catalogue-of-azw-graves-f14/colonel-henry-charles-harford-t107.htm Admin Colonel Henry Charles Harford. The Beetle Collector Hero of the Zulu War, Soldier and Entomologist. Much is known about Henry Charles Harford, firstly due to his exploits during the Anglo Zulu War but also because he came from an eminent family linked through marriage to the Scott family of Outlands in Devon. Captain Robert Falcon Scott - Scott of the Antarctic - was Harford’s cousin. Charlie Harford, as he was popularly known, played a significant role in the Anglo Zulu War of 1879 and his ... Pictorial catalogue of AZW graves Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:00:18 GMT http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/pictorial-catalogue-of-azw-graves-f14/colonel-henry-charles-harford-t107.htm#109 http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/pictorial-catalogue-of-azw-graves-f14/colonel-henry-charles-harford-t107.htm http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/genealogy-f6/looking-back-on-the-lugg-family-in-natal-t106.htm Admin
http://www.genealogyworld.net/azwar/lugg.html]]> Genealogy Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:33:35 GMT http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/genealogy-f6/looking-back-on-the-lugg-family-in-natal-t106.htm#108 http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/genealogy-f6/looking-back-on-the-lugg-family-in-natal-t106.htm http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/british-officers-zulu-wars-1879-f8/lt-james-henry-scott-douglas-t105.htm Admin "Lt James Henry Scott Douglas was born in Edinburgh on 27 May, 1853, the son of a Scots MP, and was educated at Winchester and Cambridge. Before proceeding to Cambridge he received a commission in the Queen's Regiment of Light Infantry Militia, but after graduating he was gazetted to the 19th Regiment on 1 April, 1875. However, as he was anxious to serve with a Scots regiment he transferred to the 21st Regiment, the Royal Scots Fusiliers. The regiment arrived in Durban on 29 March, 1879, ... British Officers Zulu Wars 1879 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:42:47 GMT http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/british-officers-zulu-wars-1879-f8/lt-james-henry-scott-douglas-t105.htm#106 http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/british-officers-zulu-wars-1879-f8/lt-james-henry-scott-douglas-t105.htm http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/genealogy-f6/william-cleather-t104.htm Admin William Cleather. 1855, served in the Crimea, being present at the capture of Kertch (Turkish Medal). 1861, April 1st Dep. Asst. Supt. of Stores, Mil. Store Dept. 1870, Feb. 12, Asst. Commiss. Control Dept. 1874, Apr. 29, Dep. Commiss., Control (afterwards Ordnance Store) Dept. 1879, served in Zulu war, mentioned in despatches (Medal and clasp). 1880, Mar. 24, ret. h.p. 1885, Feb. commuted his retirement pay. Genealogy Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:40:01 GMT http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/genealogy-f6/william-cleather-t104.htm#105 http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/genealogy-f6/william-cleather-t104.htm http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/genealogy-f6/quartermaster-major-john-berryman-t103.htm Admin Quartermaster Major. John Berryman At age 29, John Berryman, Troop Sergeant-Major, 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own) British Army was awarded Victoria's Cross for his actions in during the "Charge of the Light Brigade". On 25 October 1854 at Balaclava, Crimea, Sergeant-Major Berryman, whose horse had been shot under him, stopped on the field with a wounded officer amidst a storm of shot and shell. Two sergeants, J. Farrell and J. Malone, came to his assistance and between ... Genealogy Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:25:53 GMT http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/genealogy-f6/quartermaster-major-john-berryman-t103.htm#104 http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/genealogy-f6/quartermaster-major-john-berryman-t103.htm http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/genealogy-f6/joseph-haigh-a-walsden-lad-who-died-in-zululand-t102.htm Admin January 22nd 1879 was a fateful day in the history of the British Army. It was the day that saw heroic actions at Rorke's Drift where the defence and eventual victory were hailed as a wonderful action that did much for English pride and gave Queen Victoria's subjects something to cheer. What wasn't realised by the vast majority of the English public was that it had been promoted and publicised so as cover up the worst defeat of the British Army in the history of Colonial rule earlier that same ... Genealogy Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:59:26 GMT http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/genealogy-f6/joseph-haigh-a-walsden-lad-who-died-in-zululand-t102.htm#103 http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/genealogy-f6/joseph-haigh-a-walsden-lad-who-died-in-zululand-t102.htm http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/the-ones-history-books-forgot-about-f7/henry-parnell-cb-ensign-t101.htm Admin Colonel Parnell served with the 3rd Buffs in the Crimea subsequent to the fall of Sebastopol. Commanded the 2nd Battalion 3rd Buffs throughout the Zulu war of 1879, and was present at the engagement of Inyezane and during the occupation of Ekowe mentioned in despatches. CB., Medal with Clasp.]]> The Ones History Books Forgot About. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:53:02 GMT http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/the-ones-history-books-forgot-about-f7/henry-parnell-cb-ensign-t101.htm#102 http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/the-ones-history-books-forgot-about-f7/henry-parnell-cb-ensign-t101.htm http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/battle-eye-witness-accounts-f10/statement-by-captain-alan-gardner-14th-hussars-camp-rorke-s-drift-january-26-1879-t100.htm Admin Statement by Captain Alan Gardner, 14th Hussars. Camp, Rorke's Drift, January 26, 1879. I LEFT the force with the General about 10.30 A.M., and rode back to Isandlana Camp, with the order to Lieutenant-Colonel. Pulleine to send on the camp equipage and supplies of the troops camping out, and to remain himself at his present camp, and entrench it. Between twelve and, one o'clock I reached Isandlana, and met Captain G: Shepstone, who told me he had been sent by Colonel Durnford for reinforcements ... Battle Eye Witness Accounts Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:01:49 GMT http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/battle-eye-witness-accounts-f10/statement-by-captain-alan-gardner-14th-hussars-camp-rorke-s-drift-january-26-1879-t100.htm#101 http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/battle-eye-witness-accounts-f10/statement-by-captain-alan-gardner-14th-hussars-camp-rorke-s-drift-january-26-1879-t100.htm http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/battle-eye-witness-accounts-f10/death-of-the-prince-imperial-by-archibald-forbes-t99.htm Admin BY ARCHIBALD FORBES I was with Herbert Stewart, the cavalry brigade-major, when Carey came to him with Harrison's warrant for an escort. Carey did not mention, nor did the document state, that the escort was for the Prince Imperial. Stewart ordered out six men of Beddington's Horse a curiously mixed handful of diverse nationalities and he told Carey that he would send Captain Shepstone an order for the Basuto detail of the escort ; but that time would be saved if Carey himself ... Battle Eye Witness Accounts Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:00:49 GMT http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/battle-eye-witness-accounts-f10/death-of-the-prince-imperial-by-archibald-forbes-t99.htm#100 http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/battle-eye-witness-accounts-f10/death-of-the-prince-imperial-by-archibald-forbes-t99.htm http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/british-officers-zulu-wars-1879-f8/captain-essex-s-evidence-rorke-s-drift-january-24-1879-t98.htm Admin SIR, I HAVE the honour to forward for the information of the Lieutenant-General Commanding, an account of an action which took place near the Isandlwana Hills on the 22nd instant. After the departure of the main body of the column, nothing unusual occurred in camp until about eight A.M., when a report arrived from a picquet stationed at a point about 1,500 yards distant, on a hill to the north of the camp, that a body of the enemy's troops could be seen approaching from the north-east. Lieutenant-Colonel ... British Officers Zulu Wars 1879 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:51:04 GMT http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/british-officers-zulu-wars-1879-f8/captain-essex-s-evidence-rorke-s-drift-january-24-1879-t98.htm#99 http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/british-officers-zulu-wars-1879-f8/captain-essex-s-evidence-rorke-s-drift-january-24-1879-t98.htm http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/the-ones-history-books-forgot-about-f7/major-robert-alexander-ogilby-t97.htm Admin Major Robert Alexander Ogilby of Dungiven and Limavady, County Londonderry: He married Sarah Wheeler, daughter of Reverend George Bomford Wheeler, a founder of the Irish Times, a TCD classic scholar ande contributor to Dickens' magazine "All Year Round" Biographical note; Captain R.A. Ogilby JP DL for County Londonderry of Ardnargle and Pellipar (1850-1902) captain 4th King's Own Regiment took part in the Zulu war (1879, medal) The Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 remains one ... The Ones History Books Forgot About. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:41:15 GMT http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/the-ones-history-books-forgot-about-f7/major-robert-alexander-ogilby-t97.htm#98 http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/the-ones-history-books-forgot-about-f7/major-robert-alexander-ogilby-t97.htm http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/1879-zulu-war-campaign-medal-f15/south-africa-1877-79-bar-1879-to-drummer-1894-ptejquinn-99th-foot-t96.htm Admin Zulu war medal to a Drummer, with the 1879 Bar. Awarded to "1894 Drumr J Quinn 99th Foot" The medal is complete with some original documents. An original Parchment Certificate of Character on discharge, together with the B128 Parchment Certificate, letter from the Wiltshire old comrades association, and "A Soldiers Farewell" typed document reporting on his retirement dinner after 21 years of service. In all a very nice medal with some original documents. 1879 Zulu War Campaign Medal. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 21:50:41 GMT http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/1879-zulu-war-campaign-medal-f15/south-africa-1877-79-bar-1879-to-drummer-1894-ptejquinn-99th-foot-t96.htm#97 http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/1879-zulu-war-campaign-medal-f15/south-africa-1877-79-bar-1879-to-drummer-1894-ptejquinn-99th-foot-t96.htm http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/1879-zulu-war-campaign-medal-f15/south-africa-1877-79-zulu-medal-bar-1879-to-333-pte-eburns-57th-foot-t95.htm Admin Edward Burns was born in Manchester, and enlisted at Liverpool for the 57th Regiment (West Middlesex) on the 16th May 1859 at the age of 20 years.He discharged at Dublin after 21 years service. He was in the possession of four good conduct badges. His service overseas 13 1/2 years. Sold with his orginal Parchment Certificate of discharge.The 57th landed at Durban on March 11th, and on the 17th started for the front. The railway only served them for a short distance, and they had a long ... 1879 Zulu War Campaign Medal. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 21:49:55 GMT http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/1879-zulu-war-campaign-medal-f15/south-africa-1877-79-zulu-medal-bar-1879-to-333-pte-eburns-57th-foot-t95.htm#96 http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/1879-zulu-war-campaign-medal-f15/south-africa-1877-79-zulu-medal-bar-1879-to-333-pte-eburns-57th-foot-t95.htm http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/genealogy-f6/24th-foot-isle-of-man-1892-t94.htm Admin
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http://forum.axishistory.com/viewtopic.php?f=86&t=152672]]> Genealogy Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:01:15 GMT http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/genealogy-f6/army-veterans-death-age-85-w-goulding-t91.htm#92 http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/genealogy-f6/army-veterans-death-age-85-w-goulding-t91.htm http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/british-officers-zulu-wars-1879-f8/gardner-lieutenant-colonel-alan-mp-jp-t90.htm Admin Born November 19, 1846; is son of Alan Legge, Lord Gardner, was in the 11th and 14th Hussars, and passed Staff College (1872). He served in the Zulu Campaign in 1879, being present at the battles of Isandhlwana, Z'lobanc Mountain (horse killed), and Kambula, where he was severely wounded. He was twice mentioned in despatches and received the medal with clasp and promotion to a brevet majority. In 1880 he was ADC to the Viceroy of Ireland. He served in the Boer War of 1881, and contested E Marylebone ... British Officers Zulu Wars 1879 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:59:59 GMT http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/british-officers-zulu-wars-1879-f8/gardner-lieutenant-colonel-alan-mp-jp-t90.htm#91 http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/british-officers-zulu-wars-1879-f8/gardner-lieutenant-colonel-alan-mp-jp-t90.htm http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/the-ones-history-books-forgot-about-f7/private-miles-gissop-1879-regiment17th-lancers-t89.htm Admin Account. July 4th we were in the saddle 5.30 am and started off at 5.45 the column numbering about 5000 the remainder was left behind to guard the camp, we crossed the White Umfolozi River passed through the remainder of the bush and on to the Plain of Ulundi without seeing a Zulu. The Infantry then formed a hollow square four deep the Artillery inside, the gatling guns in the rear followed by the Native Contingent, the right wing of the 17th Lancers and Bullers Horse, small parties of Bullers ... The Ones History Books Forgot About. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 22:32:08 GMT http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/the-ones-history-books-forgot-about-f7/private-miles-gissop-1879-regiment17th-lancers-t89.htm#90 http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/the-ones-history-books-forgot-about-f7/private-miles-gissop-1879-regiment17th-lancers-t89.htm http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/the-ones-history-books-forgot-about-f7/troop-sergeant-major-simeon-kambulaedendale-natal-native-horse-t88.htm Admin This non-commissioned officer has also set an excellent example to the men of the Troop, of courage and ready obedience under fire. At the White Umvolozi River on the occasion of Lieut Colonel Buller's reconnaissance towards "Ondine", the day before the Battle of Nodwengo, Simeon Kambula saved the life of an officer of the Frontier Light Horse, by bringing him out of a very heavy fire behind him on his horse. He was present at "Sandhlwana", "Hlobane", "Kambula" ... The Ones History Books Forgot About. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 22:30:14 GMT http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/the-ones-history-books-forgot-about-f7/troop-sergeant-major-simeon-kambulaedendale-natal-native-horse-t88.htm#89 http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/the-ones-history-books-forgot-about-f7/troop-sergeant-major-simeon-kambulaedendale-natal-native-horse-t88.htm http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/british-officers-zulu-wars-1879-f8/lieutenant-colonel-j-north-crealock-acting-military-secretary-t87.htm Admin Lieutenant-Colonel J. North Crealock, Acting Military Secretary. the third son of William Belton Crealock, was born on 21 May 1836 and in 1849 followed his brothers to Rugby School. On 13 October 1854 his father purchased for him the rank of Ensign in the 95th Derbyshire Regiment (later the Sherwood Foresters, formed in 1881 from the 45th and 95th Regiments). Four years later he was promoted to Lieutenant and the following year became an Inspector of Musketry at Aldershot. In 1857 his Regiment ... British Officers Zulu Wars 1879 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:19:42 GMT http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/british-officers-zulu-wars-1879-f8/lieutenant-colonel-j-north-crealock-acting-military-secretary-t87.htm#88 http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/british-officers-zulu-wars-1879-f8/lieutenant-colonel-j-north-crealock-acting-military-secretary-t87.htm http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/british-officers-zulu-wars-1879-f8/officers-killed-at-the-battle-of-isandlwana-t86.htm Admin ]]> British Officers Zulu Wars 1879 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:19:03 GMT http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/british-officers-zulu-wars-1879-f8/officers-killed-at-the-battle-of-isandlwana-t86.htm#87 http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/british-officers-zulu-wars-1879-f8/officers-killed-at-the-battle-of-isandlwana-t86.htm http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/zulu-commanders-zulu-war-1879-f9/assessment-of-zulu-performance-against-the-british-t85.htm Admin Strategy and tactics Over 40,000 strong, well motivated and supremely confident, the Zulu were a formidable force on their own home ground, despite the almost total lack of modern weaponry. Their greatest assets were their morale, unit leadership, mobility and numbers. Tactically the Zulu acquitted themselves well in at least 3 encounters, Isandhlwana, Hlobane and the smaller Intombi action. Their stealthy approach march, camouflage and noise discipline at Isandhlwana, while not perfect, ... Zulu Commanders Zulu War 1879 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:18:04 GMT http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/zulu-commanders-zulu-war-1879-f9/assessment-of-zulu-performance-against-the-british-t85.htm#86 http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/zulu-commanders-zulu-war-1879-f9/assessment-of-zulu-performance-against-the-british-t85.htm http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/zulu-commanders-zulu-war-1879-f9/higher-command-and-unit-leadership-t84.htm Admin Leadership was not a complicated affair. An inDuna guided each regiment, and he in turn answered to senior izinduna who controlled the corps grouping. Overall guidance of the host was furnished by elder izinduna usually with many years of experience. One or more of these elder chiefs might accompany a big force on an important mission, but there was no single "Field Marshal" in supreme command of all Zulu forces. Zulu Commanders Zulu War 1879 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:17:16 GMT http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/zulu-commanders-zulu-war-1879-f9/higher-command-and-unit-leadership-t84.htm#85 http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/zulu-commanders-zulu-war-1879-f9/higher-command-and-unit-leadership-t84.htm http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/zulu-commanders-zulu-war-1879-f9/cetshwayo-kampande-t83.htm Admin Cetshwayo kaMpande 1826 – 8 February 1884) was the king of the Zulu nation from 1872 to 1879 and their leader during the Zulu War. His name has also been transliterated as Cetawayo, Cetewayo, Cetywajo and Ketchwayo. Cetshwayo was born a son of Zulu king Mpande, who was a half-brother of Zulu king Shaka. In 1856 he defeated and killed in battle his younger brother Mbuyazi, Mpande's favourite, and became the effective ruler of the Zulu people. However, he did not really ascend to the throne ... Zulu Commanders Zulu War 1879 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:15:59 GMT http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/zulu-commanders-zulu-war-1879-f9/cetshwayo-kampande-t83.htm#83 http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/zulu-commanders-zulu-war-1879-f9/cetshwayo-kampande-t83.htm http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/zulu-commanders-zulu-war-1879-f9/ntshingwayo-t82.htm Admin The Zulu commander, Ntshingwayo, deserves to be remembered as one of the greatest generals in African history. First he used a masterly deception plan to lure Lord Chelmsford, the British commander, and 3,000 troops away from their main camp at the foot of Mount Isandlwana and send them on a wild goose chase across the plains. Then Ntshingwayo opened a massive attack on the weakened British force left in the camp. He deployed his warriors in a classic "buffalo horns" formation. ... Zulu Commanders Zulu War 1879 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:15:25 GMT http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/zulu-commanders-zulu-war-1879-f9/ntshingwayo-t82.htm#82 http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/zulu-commanders-zulu-war-1879-f9/ntshingwayo-t82.htm http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/zulu-commanders-zulu-war-1879-f9/dinuzulu-s-son-solomon-t81.htm Admin Dinuzulu died in 1913. Dinuzulu's son Solomon kaDinuzulu was never recognized by South African authorities as the Zulu king, only as a local chief, but he was increasingly regarded as king by chiefs, by political intellectuals such as John Langalibalele Dube and by ordinary Zulu people. In 1923, Solomon founded the organization Inkatha YaKwaZulu to promote his royal claims, which became moribund and then was revived in the 1970s by Mangosuthu Buthelezi, chief minister of the KwaZulu bantustan. ... Zulu Commanders Zulu War 1879 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:14:33 GMT http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/zulu-commanders-zulu-war-1879-f9/dinuzulu-s-son-solomon-t81.htm#81 http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/zulu-commanders-zulu-war-1879-f9/dinuzulu-s-son-solomon-t81.htm http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/british-officers-zulu-wars-1879-f8/sir-baker-creed-russell-13th-hussars-t80.htm Admin "Sir Baker Russell used to say that the duty of cavalry was to look smart in time of peace and to get killed in war." Sir Baker Creed Russell, 13th Hussars. He had a distinguished career, serving in the Indian Mutiny, the 1st Ashanti War, the Zulu War, the Egyptian War, and the South African War. Stephen Luscombe's "The British Empire" provides a short biography of Russell including details of his miltary service. RUSSELL, Sir BAKER CREED, G.C.B., K.C.M.G. Cornet, ... British Officers Zulu Wars 1879 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 20:39:38 GMT http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/british-officers-zulu-wars-1879-f8/sir-baker-creed-russell-13th-hussars-t80.htm#80 http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/british-officers-zulu-wars-1879-f8/sir-baker-creed-russell-13th-hussars-t80.htm http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/british-officers-zulu-wars-1879-f8/major-general-sir-f-carrington-t79.htm Admin MAJOR-GENERAL SIR F. CARRINGTON, "Founder of the famous regiment of " Carrington's Horse," was born in 1844. After a course of education at Cheltenham College he entered the Army in 1864. Whilst Commanding the Light Horse he showed great ability during the Transkei War of 1877-78. Since then he has been repeatedly fighting in South Africa. The regiment of horse, already referred to, accomplished excellent work against the native chief Sekukim, in the Transvaal, 1878-9. In ... British Officers Zulu Wars 1879 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 20:38:45 GMT http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/british-officers-zulu-wars-1879-f8/major-general-sir-f-carrington-t79.htm#79 http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/british-officers-zulu-wars-1879-f8/major-general-sir-f-carrington-t79.htm http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/british-officers-zulu-wars-1879-f8/colonel-percy-harry-stanley-barrow-t78.htm Admin Colonel Percy Harry Stanley Barrow was born on 15 October 1848. He was the son of Major-Gen. Lousada Barrow and Piercy Macdonald. He died on 13 January 1886 at age 37 at Cairo, Egypt, of wounds received at ElTebir. He was unmarried. Colonel Percy Harry Stanley Barrow was invested as a Companion, Order of the Bath (C.B.).He was invested as a Companion, Order of St. Michael and St. George (C.M.G.). He gained the rank of Colonel in the service of the 19th Prince of Wales's Own Hussars. Percy ... British Officers Zulu Wars 1879 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 11:34:42 GMT http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/british-officers-zulu-wars-1879-f8/colonel-percy-harry-stanley-barrow-t78.htm#78 http://1879.freeforum.me.uk/british-officers-zulu-wars-1879-f8/colonel-percy-harry-stanley-barrow-t78.htm