Killick, Thomas Alexander (1853 - 24/6/1906)

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Born in 1853 he qualified MRCVS (Edinburgh) in 1878. In 1879 he saw service with his regiment in Natal in the Zulu War being attached to General Crealock's coastal column (with M.F. Healy). He subsequently published papers on Horsesickness (Vet Journal Vols XI and XII). He originally arrived in Natal abroad the "City of Venice" with the reinforcement column. He died on 24 June 1906 at Shorncliffe.

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He landed at Durban on 29th March 1879 on board ‘City of Venice’.

His initials are stated as ‘F W’ on the medal roll. Medal and Clasp ‘1879’

His initials are stated as ‘T A’, that stand for Thomas Alexander. Date of Birth - 3rd August 1853.
He became Veterinary Surgeon on 30th October 1878.
South African War - 1879 - Zulu Campaign. Medal with Clasp.

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Hi All,
Thomas was born 1853 in Eccleshall Staffordshire, he married Maria b.1851 Darwen Lancs and had 2 kids, the 1891 census gives them living at 'Mentone' Sandgate Rd, Hythe, Kent.
He was buried 28 june 1906 and Maria 19 Sept 1920, both in the Parish of Ightham Kent.
Rai Keynshamlighthorse.

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