Apologies if already posted... Remains of British soldier who died in first battle of Zulu war identified after 130 years - by his tunic button | Mail Online
That's a really intersting report. It is wonderful to be able to identify the Soldier from his button. I once worked with a man by the name of Chard from East Lancashire. He was a direct relative of Lt Chard VC of Rourkes Drift fame. Regards Tom
I was reading about the fight at Rourke's Drift. Colour Sergeant Frank Bourne, later Lt. Col., was the last surviving member of the defenders of RD and he died on 8 May 1945.
Colour Sergeant Frank Bourne, later Lt. Col., was the last surviving member of the defenders of RD and he died on 8 May 1945. Aha! But; What was the name of the first Zulu killed there ....? An oldie, but a goodie?! Oh, alright; I'll get my coat! :redface: