Deputy . Commy.-Gen. Long, J. Prior

Subject: Deputy . Commy.-Gen. Long, J. Prior Sat Feb 13, 2010 9:08 am

Deputy . Commy.-Gen. Long, J. Prior to disembarkation at Durban in April, 1879, this officer received on board ship a serious injury, from which he never completely recovered . He proceeded, notwithstanding, to Pietermaritzburg, and served as Director of Supplies to the Forces.

Would be interested to know what happen on Board ship ref: Injuries.

Extracts from Mackinnon & Shadbolt's South Africa Campaign of 1879

Subject: commy - gen Long j.p Sat Feb 13, 2010 9:32 am

hi littlehand .
Deputy commissary General LONG .J.P. awarded the Sth African war Medal , with no clasp.
cheers 90th.

Subject: Re: Deputy . Commy.-Gen. Long, J. Prior Sat Feb 13, 2010 9:37 am

Thanks 90th. Do you have anything on his injuries on board ship.

Subject: commy - gen Long j.p Sat Feb 13, 2010 9:50 am

hi littlehand.
I couldnt find anything , but it was a quick search , will keep looking Idea

.
cheers 90th

Subject: commy - gen Long j.p Sat Feb 13, 2010 6:11 pm

hi littlehand.
Sorry I couldnt find anything more in regard to his service or injuries sustained while on
board ship.
cheers 90th.

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