Sarah Ann King widow of Zulu War casualty

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Buckinghamshire Advertiser - Friday 27 October 1939

Subject: Re: Sarah Ann King widow of Zulu War casualty Tue Apr 04, 2023 7:33 pm

Kate,

Three men by the surname of King killed during the campaign.

Gunner Charles King, N/5 R.A., killed iSandlwana. 1877-8-9 Clasp.

Trooper G. King, Border Horse, killed Hlobane.

Pte. Joseph King, 2nd/24th, killed iSandlwana. 1877-8-9 Clasp.

JY

Subject: Re: Sarah Ann King widow of Zulu War casualty Tue Apr 04, 2023 10:08 pm

Joseph King's effects were claimed by his father - there's no mention of his next-of-kin being his widow.

Subject: Re: Sarah Ann King widow of Zulu War casualty Tue Apr 04, 2023 10:20 pm

Gunner King N/5 was not on the married establishment of that unit. That doesn't necessarily mean he wasn't married though.

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