851 Private William Millership - 80th regiment

Subject: 851 Private William Millership - 80th regiment Sun Sep 25, 2011 2:36 pm

Hello everyone! Long time since ive posted here.

Ive just found out through researching the Millership family tree that we had a relative in the 80th regiment, which I was at the battle of Ulundi.

According to the roll, he was there and is entitled to the medal with 1879 bar if im correct.

So that means my GGG uncle (henry slade - 2/24th) killed at Isandlwana, and a relative (not sure how direct) who fought at Ulundi. First and last major battles of the Zulu war (if im correct in saying)

Just thought id like to share that with you all.

If anyone could tell me anything about William Millership, id be very grateful.

Many thanks

James Millership

Posts : 3182 Join date : 2009-03-03 Location : Devon

Hi James

All I can add is his regimental service number was 851.

Hello 1879Graves

Im sure he also served in Egypt, but what year/battle's im not sure. I dont have the Egypt war medal roll sadly

James M

Subject: 851 Pvt William Millership Mon Sep 26, 2011 12:46 am

Hi James .
Think you will enjoy this ........... From ' A Staffordshire Regiment InThe Zulu & Sekukuni Campaigns 1878 - 1879 .
By Robert Hope .
Millership William . 851 Private. Born ; Oldbury , Worcestershire , Enlisted at Stafford 27 / 10 / 78; Age 20 , Joined Regt at Natal
South Africa 5 / 5 / 79 , Description ; Eyes Grey , Hair Brown , Complexion Fresh , Height 5 ft 4 1/2 inches , Trade Collier ,
Transferred to 1 st Batt 4 / 10 / 81 .
cheers 90th . Idea

Thankyou for that information 90th! We have definatly got William Millership as a family member now.

James M :)

Subject: 851 Pvt William Millership Thu Sep 29, 2011 2:21 pm

Hi James.
Good for you , hope your saving your pennies as one day the medal may appear for sale and you are able to snatch it up.
cheers 90th.