Colonel Joseph John Burnett

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Grimsby Daily Telegraph - Friday 31 August 1928

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Joseph John Burnett, date of birth 10th November 1847. Served in the ranks for 9 years & 241 days. Commissioned from the rank of Sergeant in the 99th Regiment to 2nd Lieutenant on 9th July 1879 in to the 2nd/24th Regiment.
Present at Nyezane & Gingindlovu.

See https://www.1879zuluwar.com/t9484-csgt-j-burnett-99th-duke-of-edinburgh-s-regiment?highlight=Burnett#85984

JY

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Hi All
John J. Burnett died 28 Aug 1928 and is buried in Botley Cemetery.
Rai KLH

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Natal Witness 16th August 1879
On the recommendation of Brigadier-General Pearson C.B. and Colonel Welman, a commission as 2nd Lieutenant in the 24th Regiment has been conferred on Sergeant Joseph Burnett, of the 99th regiment, for conspicuous gallantry during the defence of Etshowe. This is the first commission given away for the Zulu war.

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