information required on any kilkenny soldiers with the 24th

Given that the 24th were Stationed in kilkenny ireland and that most of the regiments recruited as the went from place to place i was wondering if any one has any information on any kilkenny men who were with the 24th any help greatly appreciated

i know of one burial from the 24th in kilkenny i will get a photo and info and post it as soon as i can.

regards Martin

Posts : 972 Join date : 2009-10-16

Hi All
John Power 1/24 attached mounted infantry during the zulu war, is buried in Kilkenny Parish Churchyard his gravestone is on the righthand wall as you go through the road entrance.
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Keynshamlighthorse

Posts : 972 Join date : 2009-10-16

Hi All
Sorry Should be on the left hand wall as you go through the road entrance.
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Keynshamlighthorse

Posts : 972 Join date : 2009-10-16

Hi All
Pvt Patrick Mangan 1/24th, born 1844 Killarney cty kerry, was attested in kilkenny on 28th Jan 1863, he served in South Africa from 28th march 1874 to 2 sept 1879 serving in both the Kaffir and Zulu War, he was later discharged also in kilkenny. his next of kin is given as his mother Mary of Milltown kerry.
Rai
Keynshamlighthorse

hi all thanks for the information and any info on what units were in kilkenny Barracks would also be helpful thanks again much appreciated

regards Martin

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