Private 11/2354 Dan Hayward 2/4th Regiment Ulundi account. Sang Men of Harlech

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Extracts from a longer article.
His dates of departure helped pin down his regiment.

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South Wales Gazette - Friday 17 January 1947

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South Wales Gazette - Friday 24 January 1947

Never heard of the battle of Conference Hill and so apparently they sung Men of Harlech and this before 'That' film was made.
Kate

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Hi All,
Daniel Hayward served in the 2/4th during the Zulu War. B.1857 Risca Newport Monmouth, Married Ann, served South Africa 13 Dec 1878 to7 Feb 1880 then to India.to Army reserve 1884 to 1889.
1911 Census address 26 Glyn Mawr St Abertillery, Coal Mine Hewer. He dies in 1930 Bedwelty District.
Rai Keynshamlighthorse.

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