Zulu War Medal

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I have a Zulu War medal with 1877-78-79 clasp awarded to 258 Pvt. B. Pile 1/24th Foot. I know that he had transferred to the army reserve by 1880. Is there any available information regarding combat experience in South Africa? Thanks

Posts : 573 Join date : 2013-05-07 Location : Brecon

First name - Benjamin
Enlisted at Devizes in Wiltshire on 5.6.1874 Number 25B/258.
Most likely with either D or G Company 1/24th at the time of Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift - based at Helpmekaar.
Later in the advance up to Ulundi - but not actually involved in this battle.
Doubtful that he ever fired his Rifle in 1879.

Subject: Re: Zulu War Medal Sun Apr 04, 2021 2:02 pm

He enlisted age 18 years, transferred to army reserve prior to 16/11/1880 South Africa medal with clasp 1877-8-9.

Posts : 573 Join date : 2013-05-07 Location : Brecon

Seems to still living in Devizes in 1901 with wife Rebecca

Subject: Re: Zulu War Medal Sat Apr 17, 2021 4:38 pm

Discharged to Army Reserve from the Battalion at Gosport on 6th January 1880. Place of residence, 6 Wellington Place, Bridwell Street Devizes.

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