Private Joseph Bromwich, Defender of Rorke's Drift memorial

Posts : 303 Join date : 2011-10-18 Location : Cornwall

Just to let forum members know that there are plans to erect a new headstone over the unmarked grave of Rorke's Drift Defender Joseph Bromwich 24th Regiment in Bilston Cemetery, Staffordshire.

Joseph's medal was recently sold at auction, and the cost of the new memorial is being met by the seller, buyer and Auction House.

I will keep the forum updated with regard to the rededication event which is likely to be later in the summer.

Regards,

Tim

Thanks Tim. Good luck.

Agreed Pete , thanks Tim for the heads up Salute

90th

Posts : 1261 Join date : 2010-04-12

Well done Tim.

Another notch coming up Tim. Keep up the good work.

Posts : 303 Join date : 2011-10-18 Location : Cornwall

I can't claim credit for this one, I've just been asked to help co-ordinate the re-ded later on in the year.

Regards,

Tim

Posts : 303 Join date : 2011-10-18 Location : Cornwall

The new headstone to Joseph Bromwich has been erected in Bilston cemetery (photos to follow), congratulations to all those involved.

News regarding a rededication later on in the year will hopefully be forthcoming before too long.

Regards,

Tim

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Photo's by Paul & Karen King

Comments from Paul King
https://www.1879zuluwar.com/t9171-mr-paul-king-and-joseph-bromwich

A fitting tribute. Well done to all concerned. Salute

Posts : 747 Join date : 2009-10-18

Well done Tim. A very nice and fitting memorial stone.

Posts : 627 Join date : 2009-01-20 Age : 45

Excellent work Tim. agree

Posts : 2593 Join date : 2009-04-24

Well done Tim. Glad all went well.

Posts : 1183 Join date : 2015-11-24

Hear, Hear. very tasteful.

Outstanding Tim , well done to all parties .
90th

Posts : 303 Join date : 2011-10-18 Location : Cornwall

A date of Sunday 14th August is being looked at for the re-dedication service at Bilston cemetery, confirmation & more details to follow.

Regards,

Tim

Posts : 303 Join date : 2011-10-18 Location : Cornwall

The rededication is confirmed for 1145 on Sunday 14 August at Bilston Cemetery, Cemetery Street, Bilston, WV14 6BN.

Regards,

Tim

Posts : 2558 Join date : 2009-04-06 Age : 61 Location : UK

Thanks Tim. Hope all goes well!

Brilliant work Tim. Anyone from forum attending?

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"These attachments may be of interest for anyone attending the Bromwich rededication this coming Sunday.

Parking is a little limited within the cemetery itself, so may be best to park on or around Cemetery Street.
On completion of the ceremony, all are invited to an informal reception at Bilston Sports & Social Club on Wellington Road, WV14 6AY, approximately 350 yards from the cemetery gates.

Regards,
Tim"

Photo's and Text by Tim Needham

Posts : 1183 Join date : 2015-11-24

Honour to all who served in the AZW on both side's.. i personally
side with the Zulu.. I'm glad Bromwich got his marker, a lot of
people did not!. maybe i'm missing something.. but reading the
rant above i think that a simple apology with corrections would
have sufficed. a bit over the top to say the least!.the author comes
across like its all about him..it's all about Joseph Bromwich!, cheers
xhosa

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