Biography: HENRY JACKSON, PIONEER OF MARITIME RADIO

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Tom this might be of some interest to you....

http://www.royalnavalmuseum.org/info_sheets_henry_jackson.htm

sas1

And this as well...

The Naval Brigade in the Zulu War.

http://members.fortunecity.co.uk/thebluejackets/zulu.htm

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Lt. Henry Jackson had a very interesting career, being recognised for his work with early maritime radios. He was serving on HMS Active during the Zulu war, but did not go ashore with the Naval Brigade. As with many off the naval officers who served in the Zulu War he went on to attain the rank of Admiral. I have counted at least 5 from the Active; 2 from Tenedos, 7 from Boadicea and 6 from Shah. One marine from Active rose to General.

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Hi Tom
I’m glad we are starting to find what you are looking for. Is there any person/ s you are particularly interested in so we can narrow the search down.
I must admit I never really looked into the naval side of the Zulu War until you joined the forum.
Let us know so we can start pushing articles your way. I expect like me you don’t have a lot of time on your hands, so I’m thinking two heads are better than one.

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sas1

My interest is in trying to chronolog the activities of the Naval Brigade during the Zulu War. Contemporary accounts such as diaries, letters and autobiographies would be of the most interest.

The Naval Brigade played a very active part in the Zulu War, but little is written of them in most accounts of the war. Those of the Active and those of the Tenedos were the first to serve. Stationed at the lower Tugela, they built the pont and transported Number One Column across the river. The men of the Active were part of the Number One Column while the men of the Tenedos manned the fort on the Zulu side of the river. After the battle of Isandlwana the Shah and the Boadicea landed additonal men for the Naval Brigade, and were part of General Chelmsford's column that relieved Pearson's column which had been cut off at Fort Ekowe. The sailors and marines of the Naval Brigade were so well thought of that Chelmsford had them man the corners of the square at Gingindlovu.

The Naval Brigade was represented at Isandlwana, Inyezane, Ekowe, Gingindlovu and Ulundi.

Glad that I was able to spark an interest in a different side of the Zulu War.

Tom

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Tom
Have you look in the photo-bucket account setup for this forum. Admin sent you the log-in details.
There are some very good prints in there. i'm sure they will interest you.Take alook when you have time.
There in Pete Folder.

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Birmingham Daily Post - Thursday 30 November 1916

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» Captain Henry Bradwardine Jackson R.N
» Lieutenant Nicholas Henry H Sadlier / Sadleir Jackson 1st Dragoon Guards