Lt. Courtney Vor Trower

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Hi all

Just acquired Lt. Vor Trower's copy of "Historical Records of 24th". He was with Chelmsford on 22 January, went on to command the 2nd battalion SWB and served in the Boer War and WW1. Commemorated at Brecon Cathedral and I think his medals are at the Museum. Has anyone come across a picture of him?

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Steve

Subject: Re: Lt. Courtney Vor Trower Sat Oct 26, 2013 3:37 pm

Steve
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Correspondence, photos etc between Sir Leslie Fry and his god father Col Vor Trower.

Cheers

Subject: Re: Lt. Courtney Vor Trower Sat Oct 26, 2013 5:01 pm

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Many thanks Springbok/Littlehand. Looking forward to the app.

Steve

Subject: Re: Lt. Courtney Vor Trower Sat Oct 26, 2013 10:10 pm

Steve,

There a very good image of him taken 1904 in The South Wales Borderers (24th Regiment of Foot) 1881-1969 compiled by Martin Everett, published in 1999.

Regards,

JY

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Thanks John.

Steve

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Is this the same chap.

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Yes it is. The old boy was 91!

Steve

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Thank John. These ebook things are great. But nothing like having the real book.

Rusteze. Do you mind if I ask how much you paid for the book?

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Bought at a local book fair from a general dealer who didn't really understand what it was, so cost very little.
But you can spend a lot of time searching for these little gems - good fun though.

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Steve

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Thanks for reply, certainly looks like an original! agree

Subject: Lt Trower Sun Oct 27, 2013 4:26 pm

John Young wrote:: Steve,

There a very good image of him taken 1904 in The South Wales Borderers (24th Regiment of Foot) 1881-1969 compiled by Martin Everett, published in 1999.

Regards,

JY

Ummm! Looks like Mr Everett got things wrong with the title of his book doesn't it?

The swb were NEVER the 24th regiment of foot. Why? Because the regimental numbers were officially ended in July 1881 (the birth of the swb). The last British infantry regiment to officially have the number 24 in their title were the 24th (2nd Warwickshire) regiment, a title they held for the best part of 100 years.

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BANG!!!! Martin your back in the game. Even Martin Everett makes mistakes. Excellent observation! agree

Although, the original 24th could of course be an Irish regiment?

Subject: Lt Trower Sun Oct 27, 2013 4:47 pm

Yes impi, Mr Everett made a mistake.

Irish?? no mate, the regiment was raised in Pluckley, Kent, England.

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