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Subject: PARISH, Major C. W Thu Sep 23, 2010 11:34 pm
Anyone know what this special service was.
PARISH, Major C. W., served in the Battalion of Royal Marines sent to South Africa for special service in the Zulu war, 1879; served in the Egyptian war; present at the bombardment of Alexandria, 11th July, 1882 (Egyptian Medal, Alex, Clasp, Khedive's Bronze Star).
littlehand
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Subject: Re: PARISH, Major C. W Thu Sep 23, 2010 11:35 pm
Another one selected for special service.
RAITT, Major G. D. C., served in the Battalion of Royal Marines sent to South Africa for special service in the Zulu war, 1879; served in the Egyptian war; present at the bombardment of Alexandria, 11th July, 1882 (Egyptian Medal, Alex. Clasp, Khedive's Bronze Star), Naval Intelligence Department, 1st February,1897,
rai
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Subject: Re: PARISH, Major C. W Fri Sep 24, 2010 8:55 am
Hi all At the latter end of the Zulu War a special Service Battalion of Royal Marines was sent to South Africa. by the time they arrived the war was over. After arriving at Cape Town the battalion was sent home to the UK without ever reaching Zululand. Rai Keynshamlighthorse
John
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Subject: Re: PARISH, Major C. W Fri Sep 24, 2010 9:10 pm