Had his Medal ( Capt A N Ella Queenstown Vol.Contgt.) some years. It came from an old collection Spinks had bought and sold privately and so no research done . I found details on google then ( but cannot find now) that he came from Melton near
Capt. G. Shepstone Natal Native Horse, killed in action at Isandlwana (Isandlwana)
Photo by Tim Needham.
Cpl. F. Schiess V.C. 3rd Regt. Natal Native Contingent, wounded at Rorke's Drift - Memorial Plaque (Rorke's Drift
Photo By Tim Needham.
This picture by courtesy of Michael Glover's "Rorkes Drift, a Victoria Epic" , shows a squad of NNC at drill early on a summer morning.
It is interesting to note the total absence of western garb/uniform and very scant traditional garb. Each
James Phillip Archbell was born on the 13th October 1853, at Pietermaritzburg. He studied at the High School during the years 1863 and 1864, and twice obtained the Good-Fellowship Prize by the
vote of his schoolfellows. After leaving school, he first
Lt. S. Vereker 2nd Btn 3rd Regiment Natal Native Contingent, killed in action at Isandlwana - Memorial Plaque (East Cowes)
Photo By Tim Needham.
Source: Keynsham Light Horse.
http://empressminiatures.com/page2.htm
The above link will take you to a page covering Empress Miniatures' Anglo-Zulu range of 28mm metal figures. Take note of the RD special figures packets: one is of the actual people; the other of the actors from th
OBITUARY: Natal Mercury 24.3.1931
Notable Figure Dead, Nest of Cannon, Crimea Veteran's Career, Line of Aristocrat Soldiers
Captain WILLIAM MICHAEL TOLLNER, the last survivor in Africa of the Crimean War and the man who placed the first primitive
Memorial to the Natal Carbineers killed in action at Isandlwana including Lt. F. Scott, Quartermaster W. London & QM Sgt. J. Bullock.
Photo By Tim Needham.
On 19th November 1878, HMS Active landed a Naval Brigade once more, under the command of Commander (Acting Captain) Henry Campbell. This time, their job was to garrison Fort Pearson near the Tegula River and prevent any incursions into the British colony
Scenario
200 years ago, a group of humans developed a way to focus spirit particles into weapons, firing powerful arrows of energy. This group used their powers to fight Hollows, forgotten spirits who lost their hearts & transformed into monsters.
As a newcomer to this forum and really enjoying it I wondered if anyone might help one of my lingering thoughts. This battle of all battles has captured my imagination. It would appear there were a number of valiant last stands made. Do we know for sure
I figured that since most of the active userbase (excluding Wheelie) reads Andrew Hussie's long as heel webcomic, I suppose we could have a talk topic aboot it.
also the mspa forums had a sort of a hemorrage
Again though, spoilers ahoy, so MMM should
