Posted on January 25, 2018 by Liam, Editor, Warfare.Today. British actor Nigel Green (1924-1972) as Bourne in Zulu For some reason, his actions at Rorke’s Drift were recognized with a Distinguished Service Medal rather than a VC. The garrison of the mission station comprised 8 officers and 131 non-commissioned ranks. Eleven Victoria Crosses (VC) and five Distinguished Conduct Medals were awarded to survivors of Rorke's Drift. He died of pulmonary tuberculosis on 12th March 1905 at Osborne Villas, Roseberry Avenue, Gloucester and is buried at Churcham. The 1964 war film Zulu has become a cinematic icon but it is far from a documentary, an expert will tell a National War Museum audience. He received a scalp wound from a Zulu assagai at Rorke's Drift, which, in later years caused him some discomfort. John Armatys: 16 Sep 2016 2:18 p.m. PST: I don't remember it (it was 13 years ago), so it can't have made much impact. I have emailed Alan Critchley. Private Frederick Hitch, winner of the VC at the Battle of Rorke’s Drift on 22nd January 1879 in the Zulu War. The Reverend George Smith, who was also at Rorke’s Drift, was present at the Investiture on 26 August 1879 of Surgeon Major J H Reynolds VC and Lieutenant E S Browne VC by Col R T Glyn CB, late 24th Foot, at Pinetown Camp, Natal, on the final parade of 1/24th prior to departure from S Africa. As far as the Victorian generals were concerned, no one deserved medals for fighting at Rorkes Drift, they were simply fighting for their lives. VC Winners, Rorke's Drift, Zulu land, 22-23 January 1879. The original hand written report is held in the National Archives. Further Information . Subject: Re: Rorke's Drift VC's Wed Mar 23, 2011 12:31 am The following is Barton’s own account and statement that led to the award of the Victoria Cross to Private Wassall of the 8th Foot. 1. Schiess displayed great bravery at Rorke's Drift. Apr 26, 2020 - Explore jbpahl0824's board "Rorke's Drift" on Pinterest. Tristan Hughes 4 mins. The defence of Rorke's Drift is considered by historians as a masterly defensive action and … The disconcerting news that a Zulu Impi was heading toward the mission station left ranking officer, Lieutenant John Chard, with two choices: … Rorke’s Drift – VC Winners As Bank Holiday weekend was quite a damp and miserable weekend, many of you would have been stuck in front of the television watching a good film and the channels didn’t disappoint in putting on some of the old favourites. See more ideas about Zulu, British armed forces and Zulu warrior. Casualties at the Battle of Rorke’s Drift: Zulu casualties are thought to have been around 500. Born at Churcham in Gloucestershire in 1850. He first served in the Monmouth Militia and enlisted into the regular army at Monmouth in March 1877 aged 26. Ray63 Posts: 708 Join date: 2012-05-05: Subject: Re: Welsh VCs Rorkes Drift Fri Jan 08, 2016 9:57 am: Could it not be argued, that the battle honour should have gone to the Royal Engineers as Lt Chard was the senior officer present. RORKE’S DRIFT PARTICIPANTS ImperialLieutenant Chard R.E. The 1964 war film Zulu has become a cinematic icon but it is far from a documentary, an expert will tell a National War Museum audience. Born in Switzerland, he later settled in South Africa and joined a British colonial unit, serving throughout the Zulu War. by Tiaan Jacobs, DWD . Bourne was also offered an officer’s commission, but he declined.

Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Rorke's Drift: A New Perspective. At Rorke's Drift, eleven Victoria Crosses were awarded. He received his VC from Sir Garnet Wolseley, GOC South Africa at Rorke's Drift on 3 August 1879. Henry Hook's account of the battle. Corporal Christian Schiess VC. So altogether nine of the eleven VC's awarded at the defence of Rorke's Drift went to Englishmen. Rorke’s Drift Tribute Erased After Complaint. Seven to the 2nd Battalion, 24th (2nd Warwickshire) Regiment of Foot, one to the Army Medical Department, one to the Royal Engineers, one to the Commissariat and Transport Department and one to the Natal Native Contingent. One of the VCs went to Corporal Christian Schiess (1856-84). 05 Dec 2018 Victorian; On 22-23 January 1879, a British garrison of just over a hundred men – including sick and wounded – defended a hastily-fortified mission station from thousands of battle-hardened Zulu warriors. The British were, from the outset vastly outnumbered by up to thirty to one by their Zulu protagonists. Schiess displayed great bravery at Rorke's Drift. My interesting hobby of collecting medals includes researching the history behind the origin of military medals crossing my way. Subject: Re: Rorkes Drift VC Website Tue May 12, 2020 5:09 pm: Hi, I have just been on it, Ok Ta Simon : Kenny Posts: 395 Join date: 2013-05-07 Location: Brecon: Subject: Re: Rorkes Drift VC Website Tue May 12, 2020 8:09 pm: It’s the forum which appears not to be working.