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Subject: Congrleton, H., Lord (Maj.-Gen. ret. pay) Wed Dec 21, 2016 12:19 am
Congrleton, H., Lord (Maj.-Gen. ret. pay)—Crimean Campaign, 1855,—After tlie fall of Sevastopol.S. African War, 1879.—Zulu Campaign. Action of Inyezane (horse shot), occupation of Etshowe. Despatches, Lond. Gaz,, 5 Mar. arid 16 May 79. Medal with clasp; CB.
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Subject: Congrleton Wed Dec 21, 2016 12:53 pm
Cant find anyone by that name in Mac & Shad ? 90th
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Subject: Re: Congrleton, H., Lord (Maj.-Gen. ret. pay) Wed Dec 21, 2016 1:16 pm
Gary,
Try looking for Henry Parnell, 4th Baron Congleton (1839–1906) in 2nd/3rd Regiment.
JY
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Subject: Congrleton ( Should be H.Parnell ) Wed Dec 21, 2016 1:31 pm
Thanks JY , certainly helps to find them if they are added with their correct names and or Titles . This again from Mac & Shad . Lt -Col H.Parnell , CB . 2 / 3rd Regt The Buffs , Commanded the Regt throughout the War , including the Battle of inyezane when his horse was shot under him , mentioned in Despatches ; the occupation of Eshowe , mentioned in dispatches as '' having rendered great service on all occasions by his tact and coolness ; and the advance to Port Durnford ( CB for Services ) On the 12th Jan three Co's under the command of Col Parnell , crossed the river ( Tugela ) and entrenched themselves on the rising ground on which Ft Tenedos was subsequently erected , on the 21st Jan other Co's of the Regt under Parnell , marched to , and destroyed the military Kraal at Gingindlovhu . 90th
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Subject: Re: Congrleton, H., Lord (Maj.-Gen. ret. pay) Thu Dec 22, 2016 5:15 am
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