I was really pleased to see the brief mention of Gunner Arthur Howard RA -Rorkes Drift.. could you identify which part of the cemetery the unmarked grave is located in and any supplimentary information about his army career? Secondly does anyone have information about a Lt Henry Valentine ( NNC) died Fort( sic) Pearson -May 1879 - also on family headstone in Brockley & Ladywell Cemetery? Regards Mike Guilfoyle

Hi Mike. Welcome to the forum. Glad you found the Article on Gunner Arthur Howard RA. Can't help with the location of the grave. But I will ask Admin to contact Andy Lee, who provided the photo.

I will start looking for information on Lt Henry Valentine. Will post any information I find.

Hi Mike,

Grave 614 plot Y Brockley Cemetery, Lewisham, is the one you are looking for.

Cheers
Bookworm

Hi Mike,
Welcome to the forum, good to see you are already contributing.

thanks joe

Hi Mike

Welcome to the forum.

Gunner Arthur Howard RA, I have the following information for you.

Born at Eynsford, Farningham, Kent.
Enlisted at the aged of 17 years 11 months.
Trade - Groom
Height - 5 feet 6 3/4 inches
Complexion - Fresh
Eyes - Hazel
Hair - Brown
Any Distinctive marks - None
Religious denomination - Church of England

Service in South Africa from 9th Jan 1878 - 8th Nov 1879.

This is his Record of Service

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I hope this helps.

Many thanks for accessing records on Gunner Howard..which I can add to information sheet on proposed guided walks of the cemetery..Would there be any information of this death on obituary pages ? or details of his funeral perhaps in 1935? Regards Mike

Hi Mike,

I've sent you a PM

Bookworm

Hi Mike
Should read Herbert Valentine Jay Natal Native Contingent, B.1855 D,15 May 1879, Buried Fort Pearson Military Cemetery son of James I Jay of Lewisham.
I was at the cemetery looking for Gunner Howard when we rediscovered the family memorial to Herbert about 10 years ago.

Rai
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