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11th January 2004	Troop Sergeant Major By Justin Young I'm wondering if anyone could help me with any information about three soldiers that fought in the Zulu War- or so I believe: Troop Sergeant Major C.D Venn Of the Frontier Light Horse. . Lieut T.H.S Donovan of the Transvaal Rangers Quatermaster Sergeant A.M McDonald of Bakers Horse. Any details such as enlistment dates, Troop they served in (in Venn's case), previous/post units they may have served in etc. would be much appreciated Cheers Justin
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11th January 2004	Mark Hobson Justin. I've had a brief glance at my copy of 'What happened to A VC' by Patricia D'arcy where Venn is listed on the rolls of the Frontier Light Horse. Date of Enrolment: 19/12/1877 Date of Discharge: 15/06/1879 The FLH was recalled for the campaign against Sekukuni in November '79. Venn is listed as having taken part in the 1877/78 campaign against the Gaikas, Galekas and Kaffirs (ninth Kaffir War), as well as the Zulu War and Sekukuni campaign. If I come up with more I'll make another post. Mark
13th January 2004	Justin Young Hi Mark Thanks for the info on Venn- I actually have this book somewhere but where I do not know! Does it give any details of the Troop he led? Hope someone else can help on the other soldiers. Cheers Justin