Zulu Dawn:“Excuse me, my Lord, there's something I must convey to you. I rode along the track down to Rorke's Drift. The sky above is red with fire. Your orders my Lord? Do we move to the drift?”
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William Conroy was born in Dublin and originally enlisted in the 11th Foot in October 1864, age 19 years.He subsequently transferred to the 24th Foot and served in India 1865-77 and in South Africa from March toOctober 1879.He transferred once more in the latter month, on this occasion to the 30th Foot. Conroy was finally discharged in 1886, having witnessed further service in India.
Thanks Littlehand, I have been looking for information on this chap, don't supposed you could find a photo.
90th
Posts : 10357 Join date : 2009-04-07 Age : 65 Location : Melbourne, Australia
Subject: Priv. W.Conroy Wed Sep 14, 2011 3:00 am
William Conroy entitled to zulu war medal with 1879 Clasp , his medal was for sale on ebay uk on the 15 / 7 / 07 Closed 25 / 7 /07 opened at 950 Pds with a buy it now 1,025 Pds . There were no bids . Graves1879 may have a photo of the Medal . cheers 90th.
1879graves
Posts : 3192 Join date : 2009-03-03 Location : Devon
Subject: Re: 1809 Private W. Conroy, 1/24th Foot. Wed Sep 14, 2011 7:27 am
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