Pte 1507 Edwin Lewis 2-24th

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There was a Lewis at RD. But not with the name of Edwin?

Subject: Re: Pte 1507 Edwin Lewis 2-24th Tue Apr 29, 2014 1:03 pm

963 David Lewis was named by Bourne initially and in his amended roll but not in Chards or Dunbars roll.

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Subject: Pte 1507 Edwin Lewis 2 / 24th Tue Jun 10, 2014 7:57 am

Hi Graves
Is there a record of his places of service , I didnt see Sth Africa mentioned on the pages you posted .
Cheers 90th Salute

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Hi 90th

Yes his Service Record does mention South Africa and I will post an image when I get home.

I forgot to post that image Rolling Eyes

Subject: Pte 1507 Edwin Lewis 2/ 24th Tue Jun 10, 2014 9:49 am

No Worries Graves agree

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Western Mail 22 September 1936

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Western Mail 24 September 1936

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Cardiff Times 29 March 1879

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Another superb account of the approach to iSandlwana from Lewis

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Glamorgan Advertiser - Friday 02 October 1936

Subject: Re: Pte 1507 Edwin Lewis 2-24th Mon Aug 29, 2022 7:16 pm

Kate
There are little bits missing between the 6th and 7th and 12th and 13th clippings from the Glamorgan Advertiser account.
Any chance you could post the missing links?

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Unfortunatly Julian the newspaper wasn't scanned in properly and the bits you refer to are both at the top of the page which has been cut off.

Subject: Re: Pte 1507 Edwin Lewis 2-24th Mon Aug 29, 2022 7:39 pm

Kate,
OK, thanks anyway - it was really worthwhile posting.

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Just thinking Julian, would you happen to know many enlisted men were brothers in the 24th?
It might be possible to pin down the identity of the flogged man.

Subject: Re: Pte 1507 Edwin Lewis 2-24th Mon Aug 29, 2022 10:41 pm

There were several sets of brothers. I think this might be a difficult task in the short term. I'll have a look but I think it's something more to be borne in mind for the future.

Subject: Re: Pte 1507 Edwin Lewis 2-24th Tue Aug 30, 2022 4:33 am

Kate
Brilliant post adds so much colour to the events. Really enjoyable reading.
Thanks

Frank

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Thanks Frank

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Hi All,
Possible census 1911, Army Pensioner Cardiff, the 1939 people list gives address Denton Road Cardiff born 9 june 1860, in his papers is a death certificate Edward Lewis died 29 Dec 1939 at Llandough Hospital Penarth, at first i thought this might be a different man but is Probate says Edwin Edward otherwise Edward, of 15 Wellfield Place Cardiff, died 29 Dec 1939 at Llandough Hospital Penarth nr Cardiff, to Emilie Harding widow.
Rai Keynshamlighthorse.

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