Pte David Jenkins. 'Forgotten' Survivor of Rorke's Drift Returned to Official Records

Why on earth would Julian Whybra a pretty senior researcher of international repute need to get approval from a man who has written two semi fictitional books on the AZW. Albeit he is an ex Colonel of the regiment, the Ex being the operative word. He holds virtually no standing in the world of research and academia.
Julian Whybra has done what he does, published a paper on the results of his research. If there is disagreement with this from his peers then so be it let it happen. To date there has been none at all. Possibly responses are being considered AFTER due analysis of the paper. I personally look forward to those responses.
Its not up to JW to change the "Official Role" but the men in charge of the Regimental History, this I would assume being the trustees of the museum who would I think look at available argument for and against and make a judgement based on that fact. On going research into the numbers at RD is just that, ongoing. Norman Holmes etc have worked on this for years, I don't recall to many objections in the past?
If there is objection therefore may I suggest that it be taken up with the relevant authorities at the regiment and lodge an official objection based on sound argument.
Sound argument is something which is totally lacking at present. Ive seen emotional objections, God knows why, and a lot of rhetoric but to date no one has answered the key questions put to the forum.
David Payne et al published a counter argument that I was really keen to see but it produced nothing of substance and a fare amount of misleading information.
To the forum detractors, good on you, you rightly make your voices heard. But, put up some counter argument instead of just negative insults and comment.
Answer the questions put up by the 'fors' and provide a good 'against' platform.

So far any arguments have led to personal attacks and purile sarcasm. Put that away and do what this forum was designed for............discussion.

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