Sgt Patrick Joseph Buckley 1/13th

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Hello, Can anyone help? I am trying to research 1504, Sergeant Patrick Joseph Buckley who served with 1/13th at Kambula and Ulundi and noticed a photo of his grave posted on this site posted in 2010. What is more intriguing is that it had a photo of Patrick inset in the top right corner? Does anyone have this photo, and any information about Patrick? Many thanks, Paul

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Hello Paul,

I took the photo of the grave in Arnos Vale Cemetery, Bristol, but the photo of Sgt. Buckley came from the 'Keynsham Light Horse' - forum member Rai England is a member of the KLH so he may be able to help with this (from memory, the original is of a family group).

Regards,

Tim

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Hello Tim,

Many thanks for responding so quickly and I'm very grateful for the information. I will try and contact Rai England and ask for help. What prompted you to find Patrick Buckley's grave? Regards, Paul

Tim Needham wrote:: Hello Paul,

I took the photo of the grave in Arnos Vale Cemetery, Bristol, but the photo of Sgt. Buckley came from the 'Keynsham Light Horse' - forum member Rai England is a member of the KLH so he may be able to help with this (from memory, the original is of a family group).

Regards,

Tim

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Hi Dave,

Many thanks for the link. Tim Needham very kindly sent me photo of Patricks head stone.

Regards

Paul

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Hello Paul,

'The Keynsham Light Horse' had a fantastic website some years ago recording hundreds of Anglo-Zulu War graves including that of Patrick Buckley - they also brought out a publication called 'But Burdens Shouldered' (Tim Day) which included details of a few of these memorials. Buckley was included, & so I paid a visit using the information to take a photo.

Here's some additional info which may be of interest;

PATRICK JOSEPH BUCKLEY
1504, Lance Corporal, 1/13th Light Infantry

Born: Cork, Ireland c.1849
Married: Ann Murphy, 18th Oct 1879
Service: Attesting in Jan 1867 he served in Gibraltar, Malta & South Africa before being discharged in 1896.
Zulu War: Present at Khambula & Ulundi
Died: 12th July 1926 at 207 Clarence Rd, Bedminster, Bristol
Buried: Holy Souls RC Cemetery, Arnos Vale, Bath Rd, Bristol.

Regards,

Tim

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Extract from..But Burdens Shouldered. Tim Day

Sgt Patrick Joseph Buckley 1/13th 1504

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Hi Tim,

I'm very grateful for the additional information, its wonderful to have such help and advice.

Regards

Paul

Tim Needham wrote:: Hello Paul,

'The Keynsham Light Horse' had a fantastic website some years ago recording hundreds of Anglo-Zulu War graves including that of Patrick Buckley - they also brought out a publication called 'But Burdens Shouldered' (Tim Day) which included details of a few of these memorials. Buckley was included, & so I paid a visit using the information to take a photo.

Here's some additional info which may be of interest;

PATRICK JOSEPH BUCKLEY
1504, Lance Corporal, 1/13th Light Infantry

Born: Cork, Ireland c.1849
Married: Ann Murphy, 18th Oct 1879
Service: Attesting in Jan 1867 he served in Gibraltar, Malta & South Africa before being discharged in 1896.
Zulu War: Present at Khambula & Ulundi
Died: 12th July 1926 at 207 Clarence Rd, Bedminster, Bristol
Buried: Holy Souls RC Cemetery, Arnos Vale, Bath Rd, Bristol.

Regards,

Tim

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Many thanks for posting the extract, I'm very grateful for your time, it all starts to build a picture of Patrick Buckley.

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I am extremely grateful for your time in scanning and posting this information. I could not have imagined a few days ago I would be looking at Patrick Buckley's attestation and service papers. Thank You. Regards Paul

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A couple more documents. First the 1901 census which shows Patrick and family in Bristol. He is 51 and a Pensioner Recruiting Sergeant. He would have been payed Two Shillings and Sixpence by the army for each recruit - nice little earner.

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Then the 1911 census. Still in Bristol and now an Army Pensioner and Lodging House Keeper. Note that he and Ann had ten children, eight of whom survived.

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All the best.

Steve

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Hi Steve,

I just wanted to thank you for posting the census and for the information. I am truly grateful. It is quite extraordinary how much you can learn in a few days by asking the right people.

Regards

Paul