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99th regiment of foot 1879
« on: Monday 02 April 07 13:01 BST (UK) »
i now have all the correct info i do hope there are people out there that can help me.the medal is a campaign medal dated 1879,his number i think is 2287 and the name private thomas samuel.the medal is silver and has a blue and orange ribbon.thanku for the help u gave and hopefully can give.xx
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Re: 99th regiment of foot 1879
« Reply #1 on: Monday 02 April 07 16:14 BST (UK) »
Are you sure this time

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Re: 99th regiment of foot 1879
« Reply #2 on: Monday 02 April 07 17:51 BST (UK) »
He's confirmed on the roll this time.

Still with the regiment at the time the roll was compiled (Sept 1880, Bermuda)
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Re: 99th regiment of foot 1879
« Reply #3 on: Monday 02 April 07 18:00 BST (UK) »
Nice one Neil !

Selena you have to be pleased with that  :D

Both took their time to go through the medal rolls for you, themonsstar, for 24th Regiment of Foot and now Neil1821 for the 99th.

I think they both deserve a big "Thank you"

I presume the medal looks like this?

http://www.gtj.org.uk/en/item1/18657
Campaign medal, South Africa 1877-9 [image 1 of 2]

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Re: 99th regiment of foot 1879
« Reply #4 on: Monday 02 April 07 18:31 BST (UK) »
Sadly for the family story about Cetshwayo, the 99th were not at the battle of Ulundi or directly involved in Cetshwayo's capture.

They were however involved in Col Pearson's No.1 column (coastal column) that was beseiged at Eshowe and also in Chelmsford's relief column that fought the Zulus at Gingindlovu.

http://www.britishbattles.com/zulu-war/gingindlovu.htm
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Re: 99th regiment of foot 1879
« Reply #5 on: Monday 02 April 07 19:18 BST (UK) »
thanku all for your time and help.it does shed some lite on things,and have just found out that he wasnt involved in any battle  of sorts but was there after and that is where cetaway(or whatever)comes in.all this battle stuff is quiet confusing,and there were so many.thanks again.xx
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Re: 99th regiment of foot 1879
« Reply #6 on: Monday 02 April 07 19:23 BST (UK) »
yes Wendy that is what the medal i have in my hand looks like.and i DO appreciate the help others have given me,being the age i am i do not need to be told to say thankyou.
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Re: 99th regiment of foot 1879
« Reply #7 on: Monday 02 April 07 20:19 BST (UK) »
Quote from: selena by the sea on Monday 02 April 07 19:23 BST (UK)
being the age i am i do not need to be told to say thankyou.

Sorry selena,

On Rootschat we do not have ageism just politesses  ;D

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Re: 99th regiment of foot 1879
« Reply #8 on: Monday 02 April 07 20:21 BST (UK) »
i have never not appreciated help given to me or the time given freely
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