Troopers E & W Tarboton, Natal Carbineers - Isandlwana

Posts : 297 Join date : 2011-10-18 Location : Cornwall

Hello all,

I've been in touch with a member of the Tarboton family in KZN and he has very kindly sent me images of brothers Edwin & William Tarboton who both served at Isandlwana with the Natal Carbineers; Edwin was killed in action while William escaped.

I will ask Pete (Admin) to post on my behalf (and with Mr Tarboton's permission).

A photo of William's grave at Byrne, South Africa can be found at the following link:

https://www.graves-at-eggsa.org/main.php?g2_itemId=2354685

Regards,

Tim

Subject: Troopers E&W Tarboton NC's - Isandlwana Tue Jun 01, 2021 12:05 am

Well done Tim Salute

90th

Posts : 3421 Join date : 2021-01-04

Thanks Tim
Looking forward to seeing the picture of them both.
Is that another one for us to visit Gary once we can get back over there?
Kate Very Happy

Subject: Troopers E&W Tarboton NC's - Isandlwana Thu Jun 03, 2021 7:14 am

Hi Kate
I'm not sure where Byrne is .... if it's not to far away we can surely get there , make a note of it as I'm still away and will certainly forget . Very Happy

90th

Byrne Valley Richmond. SW of PMB

Posts : 3421 Join date : 2021-01-04

Thanks Frank
That sounds doable Gary.
K

Kate,

Don’t trust Smoko, I asked to look at a grave whilst he has been languishing in Queensland, I even gave him transport options, did he? Did he heck as like!

JY

Subject: Troopers E&W Tarboton NC's - Isandlwana Thu Jun 03, 2021 12:58 pm

Kate
I thought I'd seen the Tarboton Grave , and if it's in the Richmond cemetery I have , it's the same cemetery where Barker is buried I went there with the Major . Will need to check my pics to make sure .
JY
Yes.... unfortunately your transportation options are still on strike ! .
90th Salute

Hi Gary

Your all mix up mate Barker is buried in his fathers Church in Umzinto, and Tarboton is buried in Byrne which is a small village some distance maybe a 30 minute drive from Richmond you need to get back home and go through your photos mate they are hours apart by car.

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Edwin (killed in action) is in civilian clothing and William (survivor) is in uniform.

Photo's Courtesy of Des Tarboton

Sent by Tim Needham

Posts : 3421 Join date : 2021-01-04

Fantastic pictures. Well done Tim for tracking them down Salute

Kate

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