No 3031 Drum Major William Brown

Subject: No 3031 Drum Major William Brown Fri Jul 27, 2018 11:54 pm

Did this chap take part in the Zulu War.

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Subject: No 3031 Drum Major William Brown Sat Jul 28, 2018 12:07 am

Yes he did , was entitled to the Medal with 1879 Clasp according to the Forsyth Roll . Any idea how he died and where the Grave is situated ?
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Posts : 3362 Join date : 2009-03-03 Location : Devon

Hi 90th

The grave is situated at Fort Evelyn. How he died, I do not know that.

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Subject: No 3031 Drum Major William Brown Sat Jul 28, 2018 10:27 am

Thanks Andy , I went there last year but didn't notice it , probably because the grass was quite high in spots ! . Have listed Ft Evelyn for another visit in May or June next year ! .
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Subject: Re: No 3031 Drum Major William Brown Sun Jul 29, 2018 8:49 am

Gary,

That’s surprising as ‘The Major’ queried Drum-Major Brown with me in the past.

JY

Subject: No 3031 Drum Major William Brown Sun Jul 29, 2018 12:33 pm

Hi JY
I contacted the ' Major ' about us going to find the grave of Drm Maj Brown , he said he's aware there's a grave there , but couldn't remember the name , so Yes , we are going again in May or June . Ft Evelyn is on the main Rd so it's easy to get to .
Cheers JY
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Subject: Re: No 3031 Drum Major William Brown Sun Jul 29, 2018 12:36 pm

Cancel May or June and take The Major’s 140th jaunt...

He has put a lot of effort into it.

JY

Subject: No 3031 Drum Major William Brown Sun Jul 29, 2018 1:32 pm

Hi JY
Unfortunately can't be done , going with I.K in Jan for his 140th. I'm hoping I can get back there and the earliest will be in May / June , but that's no certainty as yet . Yes.. I believe he's done and doing plenty of work , it's Hlobane & Kambula for you lot ?. It will be an excellent Patrol , no doubt about it .
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Subject: Re: No 3031 Drum Major William Brown Mon Jul 30, 2018 8:37 am

Ive sent two photos of the grave for posting. Gary its around 30 metes of the road facing over the valley. Beautifull location.

Subject: Re: No 3031 Drum Major William Brown Mon Jul 30, 2018 8:48 am

As a matter of interest Gary, when you were in the Melmoth area did you get to see the graves of Scott Douglas and Cpl Cotter at Kwa Magwasi ?

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Subject: Re: No 3031 Drum Major William Brown Mon Jul 30, 2018 9:19 am

Thanks Andy Salute

Subject: No 3031 Drum Major William Brown Thu Aug 02, 2018 11:36 am

Hi Frank
Thanks for that , I did see the tree , but the grass was very high , so will certainly head over for a much closer look next year , and yes , I did get back to Kwamagwaza this year .
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