Sir Edward Morris

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"Sir Edward Morris served in the Eastern campaign in 1854-56, and was present at the siege of Sebastopol (Medal with Clasp, and Turkish Medal). Served in the Zulu war in 1879, and was present in the engagement at Ulundi (mentioned in despatches, CB., and Medal with Clasp). Served in the Egyptian war of 1882 as Senior Commissariat Officer, and was present at the battle of Tel-el-Kebir (mentioned in despatches, KCB., Medal with Clasp, and Class of the Medjidie, and Khedive's Star)"

Subject: Sir Edward Morris Fri Sep 21, 2018 6:11 am

Depy - Commy Gen E. Morris C.B. served during the war from April 1879 , appointed DCG of lines of communication and base . Subsequently Commy - Gen to the Nth Cols with LC , present during the march to Ulundi and operations there . Afterwards proceeded to Pretoria in charge of the Department in the Transvaal ; and on departure of Sir Edward Strickland to England , assumed charge in the South African Command .
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Western Morning News 20 February 1923

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