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6th August 2002	William Cochrane By Graham Alexander Can anyone tell me what was the subsequent career of William Cochrane 32nd ( Cornwall Light Infantry ), Isandlwana survivor and later commander of the Natal Native Horse ?. Does anyone know when and where he died ?
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7th August 2002	John Young Graham, William Francis Dundonald Cochrane, born August, 1847 in Corsham, Wiltshire. Commissioned as an Ensign in the 32nd. (Cornwall Light Infantry) Regiment, 31st August, 1866. Lieutenant, by purchase, 2nd December, 1868. Served Anglo-Zulu War, present at Isandlwana, Hlobane, Khambula & Ulundi. Held the local rank of Captain. Served subsequently in th BaSotho Gun War, 1880-81, during which he was the Principal Staff Officer to the Cape Colonial Forces. Present at the capture of Lerothodi's Stronghold & several minor engagements. Served with the Commissariat & Transport Department, during the 1882 Egyptian Campaign against Arabi Pasha. Returned to South Africa where he was appointed Assistant Military Secretary. In 1893 he was appointed to command a brigade in the Anglo-Egyptian Army, and was mentioned in despatches and appointed a Companion of the Order of the Bath for his actions in the Dongola Expedition of 1896. There is a piece about him in the book, 'The Fighting Cochranes', sadly, I can't give you details of the book, as my copy went walkabout! Sorry, but the material I have on him, which was supplied by one of my members, George Robinson, does not include details of his death. John Young, Chairman, Anglo-Zulu War Research Society.
8th August 2002	Ian Woodason Graham, He died in London 23rd October 1927. Ian Woodason www.keynshamlighthorse.com - dedicated to the pursuit of memorials to those involved in the Anglo Zulu War of 1879