Frederick Norman Innes Taylor. 10th Foot. Zulu war Officer

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Hull Daily Mail - Thursday 04 September 1930

Think this is Frederick Norman Innes Taylor served with the 90th Light Infantry in Wood's column.
Present at Zungin Nek, Kambula and Ulundi. Medal with clasp

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Dundee Courier - Friday 28 November 1930

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NAME Taylor Frederick Norman Innes
RANK Captain & Paymaster
REGIMENT 90th (Perthshire Volunteers) Light Infantry / Army Pay Department

He served with the Regiment throughout the War. He was present at the engagement on the Zunguin Nek, the Battle of Kambula and the Battle of Ulundi.

Date of Birth - 26th February 1846
Paymaster - 1st April 1878
Honorary Major - 1st April 1883
Staff Paymaster (Southern District) - 9th May 1884
His previous Regimental service was of 13 years 266 days
South African War - 1879 - Zulu Campaign, engagement at Zunguin Nek, battles of Kambula and Ulundi. Medal with Clasp.
Source ‘1884 Army List’ (p 999 & 1383)

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