Lt. Chard's Muster Roll of Rorke's Drift Defenders

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I hope this is not a repeat of a previous posting. When you open the link there is a small faded copy of the muster roll. Scroll down the page and you will see a much larger, and clearer, copy.

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Other areas of the site have some interesting photos.

Petty Officer Tom

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Tom. Thanks very much for posting this. I think it is the first time on the forum. Idea

And look who's number 153 on the list.

Hi Littlehand

I think you mean 133.

JohnB

Posts : 600 Join date : 2010-01-07 Location : UK

133 Lt Adendorff.

And does anyone know if the original is in the Regimental Museum, as on the website it says

Quote :: It is my assumption that the original of this
facsimile is housed in the regimental museum of
the Royal Regiment Wales.

thanks joe

JohnB. You are correct. Its me eyes. I'm getting old. Thanks.

Was Colour sgt Bournes muster roll not the correct one.

Joe, I am sure the original is in the regimental museum at Brecon, as I obtained my copy of the roll from them around 10 years ago during a visit to the museum.

JohnB

Subject: chards roll Wed Aug 11, 2010 9:28 pm

hi littlehand.
If I'm not mistaken I think you will find the Bourne roll was completed many years after the battle , somehwhere in the region
of 25 plus or possibly even longer . If no-one else can post the exact details I will have a look after work this afternoon .
cheers 90th. Idea

ps. Fairly certain the original ( Chard Roll ) is in the museum at Brecon , when you join the " zulu war club ' you get a free copy of the roll .

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And no I am not a member Idea

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Bourne's muster roll was not complied until 1909 or there about.

Subject: chards roll Thu Aug 12, 2010 6:52 am

hi all.
Bourne's roll was completed 4th July 1910 .
cheers 90th.

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90th, Have you joined the Zulu Club, and do you know if its free or do you have to pay?
thanks joe

Subject: chards roll Thu Aug 12, 2010 8:04 am

hi Joe.
No I havent joined but not for lack of trying , I did try and sign up a couple of times a long time ago , but no-one
ever contacted me . And it was free to join so I assume it still is . It says once you join they send you a free copy
of the Chard Roll , that is why I think the original roll is at Brecon . I will post the link to join .

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Let me know how you get on Idea

cheers 90th. :)

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thanks 90th, just signed up, i'll let you know if they respond.

thanks joe

Joe, I joined the Zulu club many years ago ( it is free ) and originally received an e mail newsletter about once a quarter although this became more and more infrequent - the last e mail newsletter must be nearly 2 years ago. Let me know how you get on.

JohnB

Posts : 15 Join date : 2010-08-15 Age : 70

Hello everyone! As this is my first contribution to the forum, I hope you'll all forgive any slips.

For a clearer version of the muster roll, try this link:

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This was apparently produced using both the Chard and the Bourne Rolls. It also gives details of medal awards.

Hope this is of some help.

Subject: chards roll Sun Aug 15, 2010 2:03 pm

hi tom.
welcome to the forum and thanks for sharing the link .
cheers 90th Idea

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