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The incident reported by  J. Eustace Fannin, Special Agent at Umvoti.

Does anyone have further information on this, if it's true?
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Hi CTSG

Have a look at this website

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West well Chuch Kent.

'They died that we might live.

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183. (left of Tower arch) Brass- In affectionate memory of the Rev. H. Honywood D’OMBRAIN for 37 years Vicar of this Parish. Born 10th May 1818 died 23rd October 1905. Erected by Parishioners and Friends.

184. (right of Tower arch) Brass. In loving remembrance of Robert, Lieutenant 1st Natal Native Contingent, second son of the Rev. H. Honywood D’OMBRAIN, Vicar of this Parish, who died at Fort Cherry Kraz Kop Natal, 6th April 1879 aged 32."
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Would D’OMBRAIN's family had received his Zulu War Medal.
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I have been looking for his memorial plaque, in the Church mentioned. No luck what so ever, found his Dad. But that's it?
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Hi Chard1879

Found this, it may help?

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Rectangular plaque with black line border and lobed corners. Red gothic capitals with letters and numerals in black. On the top and fourth line is a decorative rubricated scroll with clover leaf pattern.

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In loving remembrance/ of Robert, Lieu. 1st Natal Native Contingent,/ 2nd Son of the Rev H Honeywood D'Ombrain,/ Vicar of this Parish,/ who died at Fort Cherry, Kranz Kop, Natal,/ April 8th 1879, Aged 32 years. "Sam 111. 18."
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WestWelll isn't that far from me. Went there today, but the Church was locked. ( Not surprising considering today's society) anyway I obtained the number of the Rev Cox. Not available as yet but will keep trying. If not looks like I'm going to church on Sunday!  agree
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( Not surprising considering today's society wrote:

Sign of the times Admin!
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John if D'Ombrains family applied for the Medal they would've got it in due course .
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I've been reliably informed of the whereabouts of the D'Ombrain Medal , as I dont know the custodain personally , I wont name him .
I can say it isnt owned by a family member as far as my source was aware , although , this was a while ago it may have changed hands , but very doubtful . agree
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