John Chard

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A Damned Dull Fellow

Lieutenant John Chard, commander of the garrison at the epic defence of Rorkes drift, was taken seriously ill with fever immediately after the battle. He was rescued by a Ladysmith doctor, Dr. George Hyde (of the famous Clarendon family), and…

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John Chard Medal

Information from the SA Military History Society The John Chard Decoration and John Chard Medal Series was instituted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1952 (just two short months after she became Queen) and it is the last medal to issued…

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King Shaka’s Grave by Lorizy

Sgidi!!!!!uShaka KaSenzangakhona. A legendary warrior. I love him

Ladysmith Siege Museum by andyreeves

the part played by sailors of the royal navy dragging artillery over 100 miles to assist with the relief of Ladysmith, should not be overlooked of underappreciated for it's very occurrence, and the heroic work to get to the siege in the way that bit did

RE Stevenson Museum by Louie van vuuren

Good day if one wants to explore the battlefields around Colenso and the museum in Colenso, whom can I contact for a tour or information of the battlefields. Thank you for reading my text. Louie van Vuuren

King Shaka’s Grave by Lorizy

Sgidi!!!!!uShaka KaSenzangakhona. A legendary warrior. I love him

Ladysmith Siege Museum by andyreeves

the part played by sailors of the royal navy dragging artillery over 100 miles to assist with the relief of Ladysmith, should not be overlooked of underappreciated for it's very occurrence, and the heroic work to get to the siege in the way that bit did

RE Stevenson Museum by Louie van vuuren

Good day if one wants to explore the battlefields around Colenso and the museum in Colenso, whom can I contact for a tour or information of the battlefields. Thank you for reading my text. Louie van Vuuren