| Date | Original Topic |
| 10th August 2001 | Capt. Wardell, 2nd Warwickshire Regt.
By Stephen McDonald
Captain Wardell, originally from Toronto, was in the 2nd Warwickshire Regt. and was killed at Isandhlwana. I'm interested in doing some research on his military background, as to my knowledge he was the only Canadian that participated in the Zulu War. Has anyone done any research on this officer? Lastly, is his burial place known?
This web site is excellent & I've read & learned from many of the topics in the Discussion Forum. Most of the people using this forum impress me with their depth of knowledge.
Keep up the good work.
Stephen, Ottawa, CANADA |
| Date | Replies |
| 11th August 2001 | Alan Critchley
Stephen,
there is half a page on Captain George Vaughan Wardell in the book 'The Noble 24th.' by Norman Holme. As you say he was born in Toronto 21/2/1840. Sure it was a different place then to the one I visited two years ago.
If you like, I will write out the details. If you want the details I will send them.
Alan
[email protected] |
| 11th August 2001 | Martin Everett
Research - Yes. There is a service record for him in the Public Record Office at Kew - reference WO25/861/III - see www.pro.gov.uk
All the information found is contained in The Noble 24th' As far as I can tell there are not other Canadian links in officers and soldiers of the 24th at Iandhlwana or Rorke's Drift. |
| 11th August 2001 | John Young
Don't forget J.P. MacKinnon & S.H. Shadbolt's "The South African Campaign of 1879" pages 129-130.
I am also aware of the location of his medal in a private collection.
John Young
Anglo-Zulu War Research Society |
| 11th August 2001 | Stephen McDonald
Thanks for the info & I'll start searching.
Allan, if you could provide me with the details you've got I would appreciate it.
Again, thanks all for the help.
Stephen |
| 11th August 2001 | Ian Woodason
Lt Frederick Philip Smyly 2/24th (1879 clasp)died in Canada (BC) in 1945 - according to Holme.
Ian - www.keynshamlighthorse.com - dedicated to the pursuit of memorials to those involved in the Anglo Zulu War of 1879 |
| 11th August 2001 | Martin Everett
Lt FP Smyly arrived in Zululand after the action was over but qualified for a campaign medal. Much later he was Battalion Second in Command to Colonel Courtney Trower (who had also served in the Zulu war) in 5th (Service) Battalion in WW1. Afer WW1, I believe, Swyly went to Canada and worked for CPR or CNR. To anticipate the next question - Australia - Lt Anstey 1/24 born there, killed Isandhlwana, buried UK; Cpl JW Roy 1/24 DCM a RD defender - died Australia |
| 13th August 2001 | Stephen McDonald
Thanks Ian and Allan for the emails on this.
They provided good background info and ideas on where in Toronto to search for info on Wardell.
Also, thanks Martin & John for your comments on this topic.
Now...it's just a matter of detective work on my part.
Will keep the site posted.
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