George Deacon |
Martin Everett
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Dear Chris,
His entry is in 'The Noble 24th' by Norman Holme. If you buy the book - great, but I am sure someone will quote the entry 'free' for you - to deny supporting the museum. He was born in Bank in Hampshire - if that fits |
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George Deacon |
Chris Ray
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Thank you Martin. When you say "entry" is that merely a mention or does it go into any detail? I'll understand if you feel unable to disclose the information - I just need to know if there are any details. I know absolutely nothing about my great grandfather and he remains a bit of a mystery.
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Martin Everett
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Dear Chris,
He is thought to have died in Ilford, Essex on 17 Feb 1934 - this should be sufficient to obtain a copy of the death certificate - �8.50? and check whether he fits your story. |
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Lee Stevenson
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Chris
If you were to obtain a copy of Volume 3 of Kris Wheatley's excellent "Legacy - Heroes of Rorke's Drift" series you will find all you need to know about George Deacon Power. It's available via the RRW webshop - (now how's that for a plug Martin !!) Lee Stevenson |
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George Deacon |
Chris Ray
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Thank you all for the information. I will certainly buy the books recommended. If George Deacon Power does turn out to be my great-grandfather I'll let you know.
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Deacon Power ( Pte ) |
Sapper Mason
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Pte George Deacon Power was actually born in London and not in Yorkshire or Hampshire as has been reported before . I have quite a bit of information as well on Pte Deacon Power including pictures of his grave , i would be happy to assist any person who may be a family member , contact me via this forum, look forward to hearing from you , Graham.
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George Deacon |
Peter Jacobs
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Gents, I have just joined this forum today and note this thread was active a few years ago but wonder whether anyone out there is still interested in George Deacon. Peter
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peterw
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Peter
I'm aware his medal came up for sale some time ago. Did you buy it or do you have another interest in him? Peter |
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George Deacon |
Peter Jacobs
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Hi Peter, apologies for not replying earlier as I have been away. Yes, I bought his medal - hence my interest. Regards Peter
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peterw
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Peter
Congratulations on the acquisition of a very interesting medal. I was formerly the custodian of the medals to Charles Mason, another defender. Do you have any other medals - South Africa or otherwise - or was this a one-off purchase? By the way, I think that you are the fourth Peter on here so we might all have to start using numbers like the Joneses! Peter |
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Peter Jacobs
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Peter - thanks for your reply and it's good to make contact. Over the years I have had an example of a campaign medal for just about every classic military action. I previously had an Isandlwana casualty to the 1/24th but sold it a while ago. A Rorke's Drift defender was always something I wanted and I was fortunate to have the money when it came along at DNW in 2004. I now specialise in WW2 gallantry - not cheap - and no longer have any Victorian campaign medals - apart from Deacon's, which I think is very special. Regards, from Peter 4
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